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S-E-A

Mechanical Engineer (Railway)

S-E-A, Columbus

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Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

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  • Conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis on incidents including train derailments, pedestrian strikes and vehicular impacts at railroad/highway grade crossings
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  • Evaluate rolling stock component related failures
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  • Investigate design, safety and failure of machinery and mechanical systems
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  • Perform calculations, engineering analysis, computer analyses and simulations and technical reporting
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  • Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
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  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
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  • Regular and predictable physical presence in the office
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  • Long term goal to become testifying expert
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  • Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
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  • Regular and predictable presence at work
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Position Requirements:

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  • B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
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  • P. E. license preferred
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  • Seven years of post-academic engineering work experience preferred
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  • Strong written and oral communication skills
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  • Computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software is a must
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  • Computer aided drawing skills is a plus
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  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
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  • Public speaking experience is a plus
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Physical Requirements:

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  • Ability to travel 35% of the time
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  • Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
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  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
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  • Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
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  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
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  • Ability to drive in all conditions
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  • Ability to fly on airplanes
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  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
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  • Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
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  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
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  • Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications
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Benefits:

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  • Extensive training in forensic engineering and technology
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  • Medical, dental, and vison coverage with company match HSA plan
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  • 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plans with company match
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  • Generous vacation and sick leave policy focused on work-life balance
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  • Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
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  • Tuition Reimbursement program
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  • Industry Leading Bonus program
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S-E-A places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company and is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.