Graduate Rolling Stock Engineer -2027

Mott MacDonald•Seattle, WA

3d•$85,000 - $94,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer to support the planning, design, procurement, testing, and delivery of rail and transit projects across North America. The role contributes to rolling stock work for light rail, commuter rail, metro, and passenger rail projects, including design and specification, vehicle evaluation, technical reviews, fleet planning, engineering analysis, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and system integration. The position works with multidisciplinary teams and supports clients through technical assessments, design reviews, risk evaluations, and lifecycle analysis. The role is based in Seattle, Washington, and follows a hybrid working policy requiring reliable commuting to the office and a minimum of three office days per week. Occasional travel for client meetings, site visits, testing, and project activities is required. The posting describes participation in Blueprint, a structured three-year graduate development program combining immersive learning experiences and required professional, commercial, and personal development sessions. Employees work with experienced consultants, project managers, subject matter experts, mentors, and peers, and receive mentorship and learning and development support. The expected salary is $85,000–$94,500. Individual pay depends on factors including work location, education, experience, and skills. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in rolling stock, rail transit, passenger rail, transportation systems, or related engineering fields.
Understanding of rail vehicle systems, including propulsion, braking, HVAC, doors, communications, control systems, or vehicle mechanics.
Experience reviewing technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, site visits, testing, and project activities.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to reliably commute to the Seattle office under the hybrid working policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with light rail, commuter rail, metro, or high-speed rail projects.
Familiarity with rail industry standards, safety requirements, and vehicle acceptance processes.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Experience working with public transit agencies, vehicle manufacturers, or rail consultants.

Responsibilities

Support the design, specification, procurement, and implementation of rolling stock systems for light rail, commuter rail, metro, and passenger rail projects.
Participate in vehicle evaluations, technical reviews, fleet planning studies, and engineering analyses.
Review rolling stock designs, drawings, technical submittals, and manufacturer documentation for compliance with project requirements.
Assist with vehicle testing, commissioning, acceptance activities, and system integration efforts.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including track, systems, operations, maintenance, and infrastructure engineers.
Support clients through technical assessments, design reviews, risk evaluations, and lifecycle analysis.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, presentations, and engineering documentation.
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project coordination activities.
Travel occasionally for client meetings, site visits, testing, and project activities.