Rail Vehicle Propulsion Engineer

STV currently is seeking a suitably experienced rail vehicle system Electrical Engineer with experience in propulsion systems to join the Rail Vehicle Engineering group. The primary responsibilities of this position include preparing propulsion engineering specifications and reports evaluating proposed carbuilder designs on behalf of transit agencies and evaluating drawings and test reports from various manufacturers. The Propulsion Engineer will report to the Chief of Propulsion Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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).

Salary range: $187000.00 - $208000.00

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following 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 (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

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.