Junior Rail Systems Engineer - Traction Power and Electrical 1

Hatch • Washington, DC

2d • $88,000 - $94,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you. Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you! Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Rail Systems Engineer – Communications. Reporting to the Infrastructure group, you will support offices globally working from our Washington DC office location. We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities. At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

• Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Strong academic record
• Experience involving networks, radio communications, electronics, testing and multi-discipline integration
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Familiarity and interest in technical writing
• To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto

Nice To Haves

• EIT certificate
• Experience in the rail transit industry
• Highly developed analytical skills and hands-on experience
• Field testing

Responsibilities

• Work with an elite group of rail systems design professionals focusing on North American projects, with opportunities in both heavy rail and transit markets
• Participate in communications systems design, testing, and commissioning activities on various transportation projects, including CCTV, communications-based train control, SCADA, passenger infotainment systems, and command and control centers
• Collaborate with team members locally and globally to accomplish project objectives
• Perform assignments related to your sector
• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
• Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
• Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Benefits

• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry
• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
• Challenging career with countless opportunities
• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best
• Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships
• Regional networking
• Young Professional (YP) Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level