Rolling Stock Engineer

Mott MacDonald•Seattle, WA

3d•$91,000 - $111,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we are delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility and create lasting value for our clients and communities. We are seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to support the planning, design, procurement, testing, and delivery of rail and transit projects across North America.

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.

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 submittments, 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.