Principal Specialist - Rolling Stock

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Job Title : Principal Specialist - Rolling Stock

Country : United States

Position Location : Boston, MA

Contract Type : Regular (US only)

Work Pattern : Full Time

Sector : Transport

Discipline : Systems and signals

Job Ref : 1337

Recruiter Contact : Jennifer Porquez

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries.

One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants.

Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Specialist - Rolling Stock to join a large rail program in Boston, MA. This would be a leadership role on the PMCM team supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects that represent a capital investment of over $5B, strategically aligned to modernize the oldest subway in America.

Projects are in various stages including planning, studies, concept development, design and construction.

This position is specifically located at our downtown project office, working directly with the client in a dynamic environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

As a Principal Specialist - Rolling Stock, you will be responsible for collaborating with other team disciplines and external departments to ensure new light rail rolling stock integration is addressed by providing rolling stock project management and technical expertise.

The role includes providing input and reviews of designs for maintenance facilities and yards based on operational needs.

Other duties would be related to being the main point of contact on all vehicle-related issues, interfacing with external stakeholders, along with the production of various reporting and communications as support to the client as needed.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct and author research studies and briefings.
• Develop and manage data models for vehicle maintenance and storage needs.
• Provide input to and review overall programmatic tools including portfolio execution plans and risk registers.
• Work with infrastructure design teams to understand and account for the needs related to commissioning, operations, and maintenance of vehicles.
• Develop fleet management plans and manage the transition of retired vehicles.
• Monitor project progress and work with clients, designers / consultants, and contractors to resolve critical technical issues.
• Ensure a quality process is implemented for vehicle designs, rehabilitations, manufacturing, and testing & commissioning project phases.
• Facilitate regular meetings, focus groups, and workshops with client stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide expertise in the preparation and production of contract documentation and client deliverables.
• May take on Delivery Lead or Technical Lead roles on large vehicle or rail transit system-related projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to help grow the business.

Candidate Specification :

The ideal candidate will have the following required experience :

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent combination of hands-on technical experience and education.
• 15 years minimum previous experience as a rolling stock Project Manager.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in producing technical specifications and report writing.
• Experience working with transit agencies regarding operations, vehicle maintenance, asset management, second sourcing, and bench test equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing of transit rolling stock, preferably Light Rail, including design, validation, and commissioning.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to be flexible and work both autonomously and within a team.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or disability status.

Hybrid Working Policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values : progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

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