Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) - Rolling Stock Engineering

DB E.C.O. North America

1d•$182,000 - $212,000•Remote

About The Position

DB E.C.O. North America provides rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads in the United States and Canada. The Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) will oversee and support rail vehicle engineering projects, providing technical expertise for new vehicle procurement and overhauls or modifications to existing equipment. The work includes specification development, design reviews, first article inspections, quality assurance, and zero-emission systems. Rail vehicles may include locomotives, multiple units, passenger rail cars, and light rail vehicles, streetcars, and unpowered vehicles. The position works independently and as part of teams of subject matter experts and management consultants. It directs projects from concept through completion, leads technical coordination with clients and stakeholders, and provides guidance to lower-level engineering staff. The role also contributes to client relations, marketing, proposals, and contract negotiations. The role is remote in the United States, primarily from a home office and/or an indoor office setting. Travel is required for project implementation and vehicle inspections, including some overnight travel by land and air. The full-time annual gross salary range is $182,000 to $212,000 USD, plus bonus, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 20 years of senior-level participation in rail vehicle engineering, covering rolling stock design, production, testing, operations, fleet management, and engineering.
Engineering experience across major rolling stock electrical subsystems and related features, including propulsion and traction control, HEP, auxiliary power, lighting, low-voltage electrical systems, batteries, passenger communication systems, EMI/EMC, software and diagnostics, and onboard storage.
Experience with high-speed/intercity, commuter, and light/heavy rail equipment.
Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA and FTA, in relation to rail vehicle design and operation.
Technical project management experience.
Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods of up to four hours at a time.
Ability to speak on the telephone for up to three hours per day.
Ability to sit for up to three hours without breaks at meetings.
Ability to walk and stand for up to four hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings.
Ability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may include pits, platforms, and vehicles in various states of completion.

Nice To Haves

P.E. license is preferred but not essential.
Experience with low- and zero-emission rail applications, such as batteries and hydrogen, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage passenger rail rolling stock engineering projects from concept through completion, including new vehicle procurement and modifications to existing equipment.
Oversee the technical aspects of rail and transportation projects.
Lead or support teams, ensuring accuracy, adherence to schedules, and compliance with budgets.
Serve as the technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.
Produce high-quality deliverables within the project budget and scope.
Guide and mentor lower-level engineering staff and collaborate with clients and teaming partners to achieve project objectives.
Develop project plans, specifications, analyses, calculations, reports, drawings, simulations, research studies, products, user manuals, and related documents.
Deliver work products in accordance with QA/QC procedures and drive continuous improvement.
Engage in client relations, marketing activities, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
Supervise project implementation, including inspections of vehicles.

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plan options, from low- to high-deductible plans.
Dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Commuter benefits for eligible transit and parking expenses.
Paid parental leave.
Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage with wellness benefits.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company safe harbor contributions.
Competitive vacation time and 11 paid company holidays.
For eligible Canadian employees and dependents: company-paid basic life, AD&D, dependent life, long-term disability, extended health and dental coverage, and Employee Assistance Program.
For eligible Canadian employees: company RRSP contribution equal to 5% of basic salary.