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Jacobs · 11 hours ago

Senior Rail and Transit Vehicle Engineering Consultant

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $219K/yr

Jacobs is a company focused on solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. The Senior Rail and Transit Vehicle Engineering Consultant will provide consulting, technical, and commercial support for rail and transit projects, ensuring project deliverables are met within budget and schedule.

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Responsibilities

Provide project management, technical and business support to a variety of Rail and Transit Consulting assignments including procurement of new and overhaul of rolling stock vehicles, signaling, and other transit-related systems and supporting works

Manage the interface between consultant team and client, and interface between third parties and the client/consultant team

Assess contract performance and compliance, make and implement recommendations

Support leadership in business development efforts to help grow the Rail and Transit Consulting business

Support both office and field-based activities, including technology assessments, preparation of technical specifications, O&M requirements, contract documents, evaluating vendors, design reviews, problem resolutions, project evaluations, compliance with prescribed technical and contract requirements, manage all stages of projects including administrative processes

Perform technical reviews of proposed designs for transit and railroad fleets, analyze requirements, and prepare review comments for disposition of Contract Deliverables

Identify and resolve design and system integration issues on transit projects

Support field implementation, assess performance of newly furnished fleets and systems, from different suppliers, for compatibility, functionality, and other compliances

Coordinate and develop positive relationships with clients, contractors, and their staff

Ensure that Company principles, policies, integrity, and procedures are consistently practiced

Stay informed of the Rail and Transit Program business, technological needs, and trends

Work with other Jacobs staff, client and 3rd party consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality projects, promote positive, professional employee relations

Perform interdisciplinary reviews to verify coordination with associated disciplines for each submittal package

Coordinate and develop positive relationships with contractors and their staff

Participate in meetings with other design disciplines, contractors, and client staff, assist with and participate in presentations and public hearings/reviews relative to assigned projects

Perform other client site assignments and duties as requested

Qualification

RailTransit engineeringElectricalMechanical EngineeringProject managementFleet procurementSpecification developmentTestingCommissioningProfessional Engineer (PE)Communication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Substantial years of relevant experience in the rail and transit industry, with a proven track record of successful project delivery for major rail and/or transit systems and/or technology projects

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Transportation, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics, Business Administration or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college or university

Experience with all types of rail and road transit vehicle engineering, maintenance, and operation, specification development, fleet procurement and contracting; testing and commissioning is a plus

Demonstrated ability to interact with clients, establish and maintain relationships, and articulate complex concepts effectively

Excellent problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and analytical skills

Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently as well as within a team, and to work with all levels within a given organization (internal or external)