DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “Engineering, Consulting and Operations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.”
Department: Consulting, Rolling Stock Advisory Domain
Reports to: Principal
Location: Remote, US
Job Summary
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).
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Direct/Manage rolling stock engineering projects/assignments from concept to completion in passenger rail including new vehicle procurement and modifications to existing equipment.
- Oversee technical aspects of rail and transportation projects.
- Lead and/or Support teams, ensuring accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
- Lead technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.
- Produce high-quality deliverables within budget and scope.
- Guide and mentor lower-level engineering staff and partner closely with client and teaming partners to achieve project objectives.
- Develop deliverables such as project plans, specifications, analyses, calculations, reports, drawings, simulations, research studies, products, user manuals, and related documents.
- Deliver work product against QA/QC procedures and drive continuous improvement.
- Engage in client relations, marketing activities, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
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 hour