What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Engineer - Locomotive Systems position at Progress Rail Services?
10051BR
PRS Facility Location :
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL
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
Company Description :
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 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 their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
Education / Training :
Required :
- BS Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or equivalent).
Preferred :
Job Title :
Sr. Project Engineer - Locomotive Systems
City : La Grange
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.
Qualifications and Experience :
Required :
Preferred :
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
environment. Frequently standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to
30 pounds).
as standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment.
Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Position is in an industrial
environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85 decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, and other hazardous working conditions.
a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while maintaining very high standards.
Summary Pay Range :
86,520.00 to $160,783.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail Services.
EEO :
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities
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
Job Category : Engineering
Work Location Options :
LaGrange
State : : Illinois
Salary : $86,520 - $160,783
