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Senior Staff Railroad Research Civil Engineer

ENSCO - Transportation Technology Center
Pueblo, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO is a leading provider of transportation research and technology development services with a long history of supporting railway, transit, and highway safety initiatives. Our staff conducts impactful research and advances technology in many exciting areas including :

  • The behavior of railroad and transit track, rolling stock, vehicle components and control systems under a wide range of operating conditions.
  • Advancement of leading-edge technologies including autonomous, non-contact and machine vision-based approaches for asset condition assessment.
  • The application of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to today's most challenging asset maintenance issues.

Come join a stable and growing company and make an impact on some of the world's most challenging transportation problems. Learn more about ENSCO here.

Position Description

ENSCO is seeking a Senior Railway Research Engineer with experience within the railroad industry to provide research, engineering, testing, and training services to the railway industry in the areas of track; rolling stock; signals and communications; and human factors.

Efforts may focus on a wide variety of railway initiatives including :

  • Rolling stock testing such as ride quality, braking performance and noise / vibration levels
  • Vehicle / Track Interaction modeling, simulation, and testing
  • Vehicle and track component evaluations
  • Bridge evaluations
  • Signal and communications testing
  • Grade crossing safety
  • Ergonomics and human factors
  • Participation in these efforts may include :

  • Writing research plans, test reports and briefings
  • Conducting the research and testing
  • Analysis of data
  • Authoring research reports, papers, and briefings
  • Serving as a point of contact with external project and research stakeholders
  • Managing research teams including work assignments, budget management and administrative activities
  • Publishing research results and presenting research at conferences and other industry forums
  • Support the establishment of research agendas for federal, commercial, and international clients including participation in industry organizations
  • Qualifications Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 10 years' of relevant experience
  • Experience in railroad industry
  • Testing / analysis experience in an applicable engineering field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to build professional and courteous relationships with your colleagues and supervisors
  • Must be able to safely climb a 15-foot-high ladder to gain access to railroad cars
  • Ability to be flexible in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Railroad regulations require that the selected candidate must pass an e-RAILSAFE security background check and online safety tests to work on railroad properties. Wearing safety equipment(hardhat, steel-toe boots, protective vest and protective eyeglasses) when working on railroad properties is required. ENSCO will provide all necessary safety equipment.

    Qualifications Desired :

  • Ph.D in an engineering or scientific field
  • Active contributor in relevant professional organizations within the rail industry (e.g., participation in or leading of committee meetings / working groups, presentation of research, review / publication of papers for sponsored conferences / journals)
  • Required Certifications : None

    U.S. Citizenship Required : No

    Security Clearance Required : None

    Employment Type : Regular Full-time

    Background Check Type : 10 Year Pre-Employment

    Drug Screen Required : Pre-Employment Drug and Random Alcohol and Drug (FRA)

    Position Contingent Upon Contract Award : Yes

    Salary Range

    134,000-$178,117.89 USD

    Benefits

    At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com / careers / benefits to learn more.

    Export Control and Licensing

    This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

    Privacy

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    EEO Statement

    ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers- veterans, disability

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