Rolling Stock Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking early career mechanical or electrical rolling stock (rail vehicle/train) engineer to support our North American projects. This candidate will be based in our Seattle, WA office and will be responsible for the following:

• Providing technical and project coordination to our clients on their rail vehicle fleet feasibility studies, procurements, operations, and maintenance activities including overhauls and asset management. Also included are:
• Zero emission procurement
• Zero or near zero feasibility studies covering technologies such as but not limited to batteries, hydrogen fuel cell and fuel efficiency studies
• Development and delivery of pilot and implementation plans

• Maintaining and building client relationships to grow the business and acquire new contracts

• Client representation, including traveling to client or manufacturer/supplier locations for in-person meetings, audits, inspections and/or oversight activities, as required

• Provide technical advice and support on the manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of new and overhauled vehicle fleets, to include:
• Compliance with fleet specification and standards
• Infrastructure compatibility
• Supporting on site assurance inspections
• Supporting the oversight of the manufacturing process
• Pre-delivery inspections
• Fleet delivery
• Testing and commissioning
• Safety and regulatory approvals

Mott MacDonald provides cost-effective, creative, and innovative engineering solutions in North America for several different industry sectors. We are seeking an entry level mechanical or electrical engineer to join the team with the ideal candidate having the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
• Previous rolling stock experience is preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills
• Technical report writing
• General appreciation of rail vehicles/trains
• Experience conducting vehicle/manufacturing inspections, quality audits, and witnessing equipment testing is preferred but not required
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• This position is located in Seattle, WA. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location.
• This work will involve clients and projects out of state, you must be willing to travel when required out of state to meet project needs.

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.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

The expected salary for this position is $83,000- $92,000 

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. 

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek 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.

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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.