Rail Vehicle Propulsion Engineer

🕒 July 21

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $146.7k - $167.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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STV

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏗️ Construction

⚡ Energy

Construction • Energy

STV is a national leader in the design, planning, and construction management of buildings and facilities, energy, infrastructure and transportation systems. With over 100 years of experience, the firm offers comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for both public and private sector clients. STV is recognized as one of the top design firms in the country, ranked 35th by Engineering News-Record.

📋 Description

• Preparation of equipment performance design criteria and engineering technical specifications. • Preparation and review of test specifications and reports. • Witness equipment and vehicle testing and First Article Inspections. • Review and evaluation of carbuilder and propulsion equipment supplier design packages. • Assist with preparing technical and cost proposals for new work. • Assist with preparing change orders for existing work. • Working knowledge of relevant industry standards: EN, IEC, UL, ANSI, APTA, IEEE etc. • Interface with railway clients and other departments within STV.

🎯 Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with propulsion systems in the transit/railroad industry, including experience designing rail vehicle propulsion systems or major subcomponents. • ABET accredited four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. • Strong familiarity with propulsion system components including AC traction motors, power converters, power transformers and other related high voltage electrical equipment, power collection equipment etc. • Familiarity with auxiliary power converters would be a strong advantage. • Valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineering (PE), or international equivalent is preferred. • Strong communication skills and ability to work with others, including multidisciplinary staff in different offices. • Proficient in preparation of clear, concise, and logical engineering documents in the English language. • Some travel will be required to attend factory tests, site commissioning tests, design reviews and other meetings. (Travel may be required approximately 25% of the time. Some travel will be international).

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships