Technical Director, Transit & Rail Rolling Stock Engineer Job at WSP USA in Salt

This Opportunity

As a Technical Director, Transit & Rail Rolling Stock Engineer , you will play a critical role in supporting the planning, design, integration, and delivery of complex rail and transit systems and rolling stock. You will work collaboratively across disciplines to ensure technical excellence and seamless system performance. This is a dynamic position that requires work in both the rolling stock and systems / signals areas.

This position will require co-location working between the WSP South Jordan, UT office and the client facilities in the Salt Lake City area.

Your Impact

Development of Technical Specifications

Oversee and develop high level vehicle requirements for upcoming procurements

Develop requirements for rolling stock, both for rehabilitation / refurbishment, as well as new builds

Determine, as required, the need for contract addenda and modifications

Integration & Collaboration

Work closely with other SMEs (civil / track, mechanical) to troubleshoot day-to-day issues as well as with new vehicle acquisitions

Plan and facilitate interface requirements for various vehicle systems and network infrastructure

Interact and plan for engagements with Customer Experience specialists during vehicle design process

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Review and make technical recommendations relating to manufacturer's proposals and plans

Site visits to manufacturer's plants and facilities as a part of the procurement process

Establishment of inspection plans for vehicle manufacturing and delivery process

Engagement with Rolling Stock Providers

Plan and organize industry engagement in order to stay up to speed on cutting edge technologies

Plan and organize technical engagements with rolling stock providers during the procurement process

Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Support project planning and execution, including scope, schedule, and budget management.

Demonstrate flexibility and leadership in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and / or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)

12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering with prior rolling stock engineering

Advanced proficiency with engineering principles, practices, process, and design / build on major infrastructure projects

Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA / QC.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment.

Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.

Advanced proficiency with office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRail), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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