Principal Rail Vehicle Engineer

This role is onsite in Portland, Oregon. Candidate will occasionally be required to travel internationally based on the client's needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop requirements, specifications, design criteria, engineering standards, and test procedures for rail vehicle systems and associated hardware under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer in Oregon.
• Evaluate the feasibility, design, and reliability of electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and hardware for current and future rail vehicles.
• Administer contracts related to procurement, installation, testing, and start-up of rail vehicles and associated systems, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and client criteria.
• Coordinate with client engineers, staff, and consultants to ensure compatibility of designs.
• Oversee contractor work to minimize impact on ongoing rail operations, including scheduling, inspections, progress reporting, and quality documentation.
• Witness and approve testing of rail vehicle systems and equipment, assisting in troubleshooting as needed.
• Collaborate with rail operations on vehicle improvement projects.
• Perform engineering analyses, write technical reports, and provide recommendations.
• Represent the client at interagency meetings as a technical expert and prepare materials and presentations as required.
• Manage contract change processes, including cost estimates and negotiations.
• Independently prepare technical reports, progress reports, special studies, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Rail Vehicle, or Structural Engineering.
• 15 or more years of engineering experience with a focus on rail vehicle engineering, including extensive hands-on experience in design, evaluation, and troubleshooting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in transportation, rail or bus transit, aerospace, or automotive industries.
• 2 years of experience in large-scale projects/programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Knowledge:

• General engineering principles and practices.
• Electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals, standards, and codes.
• Rail transit engineering practices, standards, and codes.
• Organization, technical supervision, contract management, and scheduling.
• Use of test equipment for light rail electrical systems.
• Interpretation of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Utilization of engineering and business software applications.
• Effective oral and written communication, including formal presentations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analysis and resolution of complex problems related to project management, design, and construction.
• Implementation and improvement of divisional design criteria and standards.