Senior Consultant - Rail Vehicles
About The Position
HATCH is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Rail Vehicle Mechanical Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure Practice in our vehicle mechanical engineering group in our Ambler, PA (Suburban Philadelphia) office. The ideal candidate must possess broad-based knowledge of rail vehicle mechanical engineering. Additional qualifications desired include experience in conducting fleet inspections, knowledge of general maintenance shop practices and processes, and equipment installation in a rail or industrial environment. The candidate must demonstrate a high work ethic; be willing to work independently or under limited instruction; be able to interact well with customer staff in a field environment; and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills including team management, project management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines. PE registration is desirable but not required. Both domestic and foreign travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
- At least 20 years of relevant experience with commuter rail, freight rail or transit projects with a proven track record in railway engineering and project management.
- Respect in the rail industry, with knowledge of the local market, and respected connections in the Transit Authority market.
- Experience in managing the engineering aspect of projects.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a rail or transit project environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in conducting fleet inspections
- Knowledge of general maintenance shop practices and processes
- Equipment installation in a rail or industrial environment
- PE registration
- Experience in rail operations, train planning, rail equipment facility design and track maintenance will be beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management and engineering support as required.
- Provide direction and monitor the work of junior staff.
- Serve as a technical mentor and help develop staff skills.
- Act as a trusted advisor to our clients, helping to deliver technically complex and cost-effective design solutions.
- Hands-on engineering work within the light rail, subway, and commuter rail environment including investigations of equipment malfunctions, modifications and reporting findings.
- Develop technical specifications for the new and upgraded train equipment and systems.
- Review design submittals and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
- Participate in formal design review meetings and technical working sessions.
- Inspect and review prototype and first article equipment and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
- Prepare reports that identify work progress, defects/non-conformances, and areas of concern.
- Witness electro-mechanical equipment undergoing qualification testing, including; shock and vibration, environmental, electrical, and functional testing.
- Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.
- Take direction from Program Management on time-sensitive and critical tasks
- Engineering changes, client relations and safety of various projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability of projects.
- Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, and building technical excellence within the group.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
