Senior Rail Vehicle Consultant
Senior Rail Vehicle Consultant
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Job Description
Requisition ID:65281
Job Category:Infrastructure
Location:BostonMAUnited States
With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining energy and infrastructure sectors we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter more efficient and innovative. We draw upon our 9000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients our employees and the communities we serve.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation highways and bridges planning and advisory services ports rail and transit tunnels and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Looking to take the next step in your career
HATCHis currently seeking a highly motivatedSeniorRail Vehicle Mechanical Engineerto join our North American Infrastructure Practice in our vehicle mechanical engineering group in ourBoston MAoffice.
The ideal candidate must possess broadbased knowledge of rail vehicle mechanical engineering (machine design kinematics and vehicle dynamics vibration control stress analysis materials pneumatics hydraulics HVAC door systems and equipment reliability); demonstrated skill in vehicle track interaction principles is a plus. Additional qualifications desired include experience in conducting fleet inspections structural passenger vehicle qualification testing; knowledge of general maintenance shop practices and processes and equipment installation in a rail or industrial environment.
The candidate must demonstrate a high work ethic; be willing to work independently or under limited instruction from senior staff or clients; be able to interact well with customer staff in a field environment; and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills including team management project management multitasking and meeting deadlines. PE registration is desirable but not required. Both domestic and foreign travel may be required.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Handson engineering work within the light rail subway commuter trains intercity passenger rail operations and highspeed rail including investigations of equipment malfunctions modifications and reporting findings.
- Conduct fleet inspections as part of a servicelife extension program.
- Conduct forensic investigation of failed components and equipment and reporting findings.
- Develop technical specifications for the new and upgraded train equipment and systems.
- Review of maintenance shop layouts and management.
- Review design submittals and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
- Participate in formal design review meetings and technical working sessions.
- Inspect and review prototype and first article equipment and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
- Prepare reports that identify work progress defects/nonconformances and areas of concern.
- Witness electromechanical equipment undergoing qualification testing including; shock and vibration environmental electrical and functional testing.
- Participate in vehicle acceptance testing to include ride quality braking performance and noise/vibration levels.
- Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.
- Provide project management and engineering support as required.
- Provide direction and monitor the work of junior staff
- Serve as a technical mentor and help develop staff skills
- Take direction from Regional V.P. and highlevel clients on timesensitive and critical tasks
- Manage project production changes client relations financial management and reporting and safety of various projects to ensure quality client satisfaction and profitability of projects.
- Act as a trusted advisor to our clients helping to deliver technically complex and costeffective design solutions.
- Assist in pursuits client relationship building efforts and building technical excellence within the group.
You bring to the role:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 15 years of relevant experience with commuter rail freight rail or transit projects with a proven track record in railway engineering and project management.
- Respect in the rail industry with knowledge of the local market and respected connections in the Class I and/or Transit Authority markets.
- PE registration or eligible for registration.
- Experience in managing projects.
- Experience in rail operations train planning rail equipment maintenance facility design and track maintenance will be beneficial.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a rail or transit project environment.
Why join us
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally work locally
Were committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age race color national origin citizenship religion creed gender sexual orientation marital status disability or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements please let us know. Well do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
