Rail Vehicle Engineer
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Vehicle Engineer to join our Rolling Stock Systems Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Los Angeles, CA. Your Role: Assist project teams with tasks related to rail vehicle procurement, refurbishment, and state of good repair, including helping produce meeting minutes, documentation and other coordination activities. Support design review tasks and engineering assignments under the guidance of a Professional Engineer or Senior Technical Advisor. Participate in technical and commercial activities such as specification reviews, design reviews, and inspections by taking notes, organizing materials, and developing knowledge about various rail vehicle systems. Coordinate with clients, car builders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders in support of project delivery. Provide on-site support for project meetings and in-field quality inspection in client and supplier facilities. Perform research and prepare reports, presentations, and other internal and external deliverables, including compiling information on the firm’s capabilities and services. Contribute to proposal development by assisting with technical narratives, cost estimates, formatting documents, and creating supporting materials for bids and transit-related projects.
Requirements
- Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience providing engineering support in rail and transit industry preferred, with particular preference for rail vehicle technical knowledge.
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred.
- Registration as an EIT in the State of California preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist project teams with tasks related to rail vehicle procurement, refurbishment, and state of good repair, including helping produce meeting minutes, documentation and other coordination activities.
- Support design review tasks and engineering assignments under the guidance of a Professional Engineer or Senior Technical Advisor.
- Participate in technical and commercial activities such as specification reviews, design reviews, and inspections by taking notes, organizing materials, and developing knowledge about various rail vehicle systems.
- Coordinate with clients, car builders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders in support of project delivery.
- Provide on-site support for project meetings and in-field quality inspection in client and supplier facilities.
- Perform research and prepare reports, presentations, and other internal and external deliverables, including compiling information on the firm’s capabilities and services.
- Contribute to proposal development by assisting with technical narratives, cost estimates, formatting documents, and creating supporting materials for bids and transit-related projects.
Benefits
- Enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience
- Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
- Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
- Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
- Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
- Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Leaves of absences options
- Flexible work options
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
