Rail Vehicle Engineer

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Vehicle Engineer to join our Rolling Stock Systems Team. This is an entry-level position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with tasks related to rail vehicle procurement, refurbishment, and state of good repair, including helping produce meeting minutes, documentation, and other coordination activities.
• Support design review tasks and engineering assignments under the guidance of a Professional Engineer or Senior Technical Advisor.
• Participate in technical and commercial activities such as specification reviews, design reviews, and inspections by taking notes, organizing materials, and developing knowledge about various rail vehicle systems.
• Coordinate with clients, car builders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders in support of project delivery.
• Provide on-site support for project meetings and in-field quality inspection in client and supplier facilities.
• Perform research and prepare reports, presentations, and other internal and external deliverables, including compiling information on the firm's capabilities and services.
• Contribute to proposal development by assisting with technical narratives, cost estimates, formatting documents, and creating supporting materials for bids and transit-related projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Past experience providing engineering support in the rail and transit industry preferred, with particular preference for rail vehicle technical knowledge.
• Completion of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred.
• Registration as an EIT in the State of California preferred.

Additional Information

• Expected compensation range is between $80,000 - $90,000 annually.