Jacobs
Senior Rail Vehicle Program Manager
Jacobs - Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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At Jacobs, we are a global leader in transportation consulting services. We strive to develop and provide unsurpassed vehicle and transportation solutions to our clients in both the public and private sectors. The Rail and Transit Team in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer to join our cohesive and supportive team providing technical and commercial support to all aspects of rail and transit projects. In this role, you will support delivery of multidisciplinary complex rolling stock fleets and related projects and ensure that project services and deliverables are completed within budget and schedule. You will serve as the primary project and/or client contact on a project, responsible for delivery of overall work and technical performance. Project work will include new vehicle procurements, vehicle overhauls, transit strategy and planning, condition assessments, technical/mechanical issue resolution, component/system integration, and design review.
You will work on projects that will include the procurement of new or overhauled transit vehicles and related projects involving Light Rail, Heavy Rail/subway, and Commuter Rail Vehicles. In this position you will be working both independently and collaboratively with our team of established experts in both our Boston office and field locations. A hybrid working arrangement while meeting client needs with some travel is anticipated as part of this role.
Job Duties Include:
• Provide project management and technical support to a variety of rail vehicle assignments.
• Provide Engineering and project management support in preparation of technical specifications for functional/ sub system/ testing/ maintenance & training requirements for rail vehicle or subsystem procurements or overhauls.
• Perform technical reviews of vehicle and subsystem design for transit and railroad fleets, analyze requirements, and prepare review comments for disposition of Contract Deliverables.
• Support System integration of vehicle subsystems and complete vehicles from different suppliers for compatibility and functional performance.
• Assess performance and specification compliance for vehicles and subsystems.
• 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 business development efforts to help grow the rail and transit consulting business within the North American market.
• Administrative matters, as work needs are identified.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
• Professional experience in a rail vehicle engineering, fleet operations and maintenance, or manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success in a lead role on at least three new rail vehicle procurement or overhaul projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of rail vehicle industry standards, systems, and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences are critical.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
• Experience with new rail vehicle procurement and/or overhaul programs involving multiple modes is desirable.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent is a strong plus.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
You will work on projects that will include the procurement of new or overhauled transit vehicles and related projects involving Light Rail, Heavy Rail/subway, and Commuter Rail Vehicles. In this position you will be working both independently and collaboratively with our team of established experts in both our Boston office and field locations. A hybrid working arrangement while meeting client needs with some travel is anticipated as part of this role.
Job Duties Include:
• Provide project management and technical support to a variety of rail vehicle assignments.
• Provide Engineering and project management support in preparation of technical specifications for functional/ sub system/ testing/ maintenance & training requirements for rail vehicle or subsystem procurements or overhauls.
• Perform technical reviews of vehicle and subsystem design for transit and railroad fleets, analyze requirements, and prepare review comments for disposition of Contract Deliverables.
• Support System integration of vehicle subsystems and complete vehicles from different suppliers for compatibility and functional performance.
• Assess performance and specification compliance for vehicles and subsystems.
• 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 business development efforts to help grow the rail and transit consulting business within the North American market.
• Administrative matters, as work needs are identified.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
• Professional experience in a rail vehicle engineering, fleet operations and maintenance, or manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success in a lead role on at least three new rail vehicle procurement or overhaul projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of rail vehicle industry standards, systems, and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences are critical.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
• Experience with new rail vehicle procurement and/or overhaul programs involving multiple modes is desirable.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent is a strong plus.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.