Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer

$78,005 - $104,007/Yr

Stv - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer position at STV in Philadelphia, PA, is designed for individuals with a minimum of 5 years of experience in rail vehicle system engineering. This role involves providing technical support and advice on various rail vehicle projects, including light rail, heavy rail, and high-speed rail vehicles across North America. The engineer will be responsible for analyzing systems, developing specifications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis and evaluation of rail vehicle systems and components.
• Develop technical specifications for procurement, overhaul, and retrofit of passenger rail vehicles.
• Review design submittals for compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate manufacturing and design methods for adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with clients, carbuilders, and industry organizations to provide technical support.
• Support proposal efforts with relevant technical knowledge.
• Prepare reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Participate in first article inspections and qualification tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in rail rolling-stock vehicle systems or related fields.
• Proven expertise in rail rolling-stock on-board network-based communications and diagnostics systems.
• General understanding of on-board train subsystems and their integration with diagnostics systems.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment impacting passenger rail procurement in North America.
• Familiarity with software development processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of on-board passenger information systems.
• Experience with on-board and wayside components for train to wayside communications.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

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)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 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