What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Engineer - Locomotive Systems position at Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company?
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.
Req ID
10051BR
Work Location Options
LaGrange
City
La Grange
State:
Illinois
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Key Job Elements
Perform locomotive systems engineering duties for alternative energy locomotives. This role will support North American and international market segments.
A senior level engineer will have overall design and technical responsibility for the project as a whole. Multiple projects will be worked simultaneously;
Respond to new sales inquiries in a timely manner and create customer technical proposals; Tasks include locomotive performance studies, project cost estimates, and engineering cost estimates;
Interpret customer and commercial requirements and translate into locomotive engineering specifications and plans.
Applicant must be capable and comfortable making timely judgement calls on technical issues, based on often incomplete customer requirements;
Guide the design of the product to minimize cost and schedule. Contain scope creep on projects;
Conduct field testing for demonstration of contract requirements and for certification purposes;
Organize meetings with customers, vendors, and certifying agencies, making presentations and negotiating technical issues;
Organizing many tasks into a timeline. Holding required meetings with project team to ensure specification compliance and project execution in accordance with time and budget restrictions;
Making sure that all health, safety, legal and railroad regulatory (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) requirements are being met throughout the process;
Domestic and international travel as required. This travel will not exceed 10% of employee’s time.
Education / Training
Required:
Required:
30 pounds).
environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85 decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, and other hazardous working conditions.
Benefits
Engineering
PRS Facility Location
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400
Summary Pay Range
$88,683 - $160,783
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.
Req ID
10051BR
Work Location Options
LaGrange
City
La Grange
State:
Illinois
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Key Job Elements
Perform locomotive systems engineering duties for alternative energy locomotives. This role will support North American and international market segments.
A senior level engineer will have overall design and technical responsibility for the project as a whole. Multiple projects will be worked simultaneously;
Respond to new sales inquiries in a timely manner and create customer technical proposals; Tasks include locomotive performance studies, project cost estimates, and engineering cost estimates;
Interpret customer and commercial requirements and translate into locomotive engineering specifications and plans.
Applicant must be capable and comfortable making timely judgement calls on technical issues, based on often incomplete customer requirements;
Guide the design of the product to minimize cost and schedule. Contain scope creep on projects;
Conduct field testing for demonstration of contract requirements and for certification purposes;
Organize meetings with customers, vendors, and certifying agencies, making presentations and negotiating technical issues;
Organizing many tasks into a timeline. Holding required meetings with project team to ensure specification compliance and project execution in accordance with time and budget restrictions;
Making sure that all health, safety, legal and railroad regulatory (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) requirements are being met throughout the process;
Domestic and international travel as required. This travel will not exceed 10% of employee’s time.
Education / Training
Required:
- BS Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or equivalent).
- MS in Engineering, or MBA.
Required:
- Knowledge of locomotive systems, such as structure, engine, traction battery, cooling system, electrical system, pneumatic system, bogie, ventilation, or software;
- High level of analytical abilities where problems are very complex;
- High level of written and oral communication skills;
- Strong personal skills and the ability to work in groups;
- Project or team lead experience;
- 10 years experience.
- Locomotive systems with alternative energy experience, or previous job assignments in multiple engineering disciplines;
- Familiarity with EMD / CAT engineering processes and systems;
- Experience in a customer facing role;
- Familiarity with Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements managment tools;
- Familiarity with international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB);
- Experience with project management methodology;
- Prior experience in testing, commissioning, or field service engineering.
- Strength – Position typically involves office managerial work as well as oversight in an industrial
30 pounds).
- Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with an office environment as well
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing.
- Work Environment – Position will occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85 decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, and other hazardous working conditions.
- Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of
- Safety – Position will occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
- Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. EEO Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Engineering
PRS Facility Location
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400
Summary Pay Range
$88,683 - $160,783
Salary : $88,683 - $160,783
