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Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) - Rolling Stock Engineering
DB E.C.O. North America
Remote, USA
Lead · 20+ years experience
Remote
Discovered 2 days ago
Role Overview
The Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) - Rolling Stock Engineering will oversee and support vehicle engineering projects within the rail sector.
This role encompasses technical subject matter expertise related to new rail vehicle procurement and overhauls/modification to existing equipment, including specification development, design reviews, first article inspections, quality assurance, including on zero emission systems.
This position works independently and as part of a team, which includes other subject matter experts and management consultants.
Rail vehicles primarily encompass locomotives, multiple units, and passenger rail cars. (LRV/Streetcar/Unpowered).
Full Job Posting
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering
- P.E. license is preferred but not essential.
- Minimum 20 years of senior level participation in Rail vehicle engineering covering rollingstock design, production, testing and operations as well as all aspects of fleet management and engineering.
- Engineering experience across covering all major rolling stock electrical subsystems and related features including propulsion/traction control, HEP, auxiliary power, lighting, low voltage electrical systems, batteries, passenger communication systems, EMI/EMC, Software/diagnostics, on board storage etc.
- Experience with low- and zero-emission, such as batteries and hydrogen, in rail applications is advantageous.
- Experience working with High speed/Intercity, commuter, Light/Heavy Rail equipment is required.
- Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA/FTA in relation to rail vehicle design and operation.
- Technical project management experience required.
- Working Conditions and Travel:
- You may primarily work from your home office and/or a well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Travel will be required to supervise project implementation, including inspections of vehicles. Some overnight travel by land and air.
- Physical Requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time
- Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day
- Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings
- Ability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may include pits, platforms, and vehicles in various states of completion.
- We offer an annual gross salary between $182,000 and $212,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
- Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
- Dental & Vision
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
- Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
- Parental Paid Leave
- Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
- Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions
- Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
- DB E.C.O North America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. DB E.C.O North America, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For California applicants: We follow the California Fair Chance Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. As is the case for applicants in any jurisdiction, you do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After providing a conditional offer and conducting a background check, we will consider hiring any qualified individual with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all relevant laws, and specifically will assess whether any conviction history directly relates to the job duties. We will take into consideration the individual’s explanation and potential mitigating factors as defined by the law.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Quick overview of our Canada Health & Wellness Benefits:
- We offer a comprehensive, company‐paid benefits program for employees and their eligible dependents. This includes Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long‐Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- In addition, the Company supports your long‐term financial well‐being by subsidizing a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) of your choice with a contribution equal to 5% of your basic salary.
- We also provide competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays, so you have the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
Preferred Qualifications
- P.E. license is preferred but not essential.
- We offer an annual gross salary between $182,000 and $212,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
- Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
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