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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and talented Senior Rail Vehicle Engineering Lead to join the AECOM Purple Line Rail Project in Baltimore, Maryland. As the Senior Rail Vehicle Engineering Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the design, procurement, and maintenance of rail vehicles. This position requires expertise in electromechanical systems, HVAC, friction brake systems, and related technologies will be critical in overseeing system integrations, vehicle testing, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. The Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer will collaborate closely with transit authorities and rail agencies, providing technical expertise across all phases of vehicle program development.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Minimum:
Preferred:
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $175,000.00 - $260,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10116181
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and talented Senior Rail Vehicle Engineering Lead to join the AECOM Purple Line Rail Project in Baltimore, Maryland. As the Senior Rail Vehicle Engineering Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the design, procurement, and maintenance of rail vehicles. This position requires expertise in electromechanical systems, HVAC, friction brake systems, and related technologies will be critical in overseeing system integrations, vehicle testing, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. The Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer will collaborate closely with transit authorities and rail agencies, providing technical expertise across all phases of vehicle program development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Management & Technical Oversight: Lead engineering and project management efforts, including the following:
- Provide support for new and overhaul railcar programs by developing and reviewing technical specifications for various rail systems.
- Conduct design reviews, participate in First Article Inspections (FAI), and oversee qualification testing for rail vehicle programs.
- Coordinate and support vehicle qualification test programs, including developing procedures, execution, reporting, and closing out open engineering and quality issues.
- Provide management and engineering support to project managers for resolving technical and project-related issues.
- Lead the engineering, design, and integration of electromechanical systems including HVAC, door controls, and train control systems for rail vehicles. Friction Brake and Mechanical Engineering Expertise
- Manage and supervise the testing and validation of rail vehicle systems, ensuring all systems meet required safety and operational standards.
- Oversee the coordination and integration of vehicle subsystems between manufacturers and public transit agencies, identifying and resolving interface issues during design and construction phases.
- Participate in systems commissioning, testing, and startup support for vehicle communication and control systems.
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including technical specification development support for multiple new and overhaul railcar programs, design reports, test plans, and validation reports for vehicle systems. Review of design review documentation and support of design review meetings, First Article Inspections (FAI), and qualification testing.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- BA/BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
- Twelve years of progressive experience in rail vehicle system design, management, and construction or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Expertise in HVAC systems, friction brake systems, electromechanical systems, and vehicle system integration
Preferred:
- Prior experience working with public transit agencies in system maintenance and rail vehicle design
- Familiarity with project management tools and processes
- Expertise in systems related to door controls, wheel-rail interface, and train control systems
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Experienced in leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
- Relocation is an option for this position
- Visa support is an option for this position
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $175,000.00 - $260,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10116181
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
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