Electrical Engineer - Rail (Ref. L-2613)

Altentechnologyusa; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 83,154 - 101,633; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Greensboro specializes in engineering solutions across various industries. We are seeking applicants for an engineering position that involves conducting test activities, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring thorough documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and may involve weekly travel to client sites across the US. ALTEN offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Up to 6 months experience in relevant testing roles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out test activities according to the Test and Commissioning process.
• Conduct troubleshooting of systems and equipment.
• Report all test and field work in the RTC database.
• Utilize engineering drawings, bill of material and technical specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Test documentation

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life — from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out test activities according to the Test and Commissioning process.
• Conduct troubleshooting of systems and equipment to identify root cause of failures and integration issues, and identify/define containment and sustainable solution.
• Report all test and field work, as well as record failures and NCR in the RTC database.
• Work with test related documentation, such as control plan for testing, test instructions and test records etc.
• Perform test activities and fill in test records.
• Conduct troubleshooting during test and commissioning phases.
• Meet scheduled requirements on own initiative and report when schedules are not achievable.
• Store and consolidate the test sheets in formal Test Reports.
• Follow and track the document lifecycle up to the date it was published in PDM.
• Report NCR to the project team through the RTC IBM database.
• Record detected faults and report any defects or deviations from the specification.
• Record inspection/test results and test configuration.
• Utilize engineering drawings, bill of material and technical specifications.
• Use knowledge of wayside systems such as PDS, CCTV, SCADA, Radio and Network.
• Travel will be local within the MSA to client locations on a weekly basis. Relocation to client site within the US may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related field with six (6) months experience.
• 40 hour/week, $92,394/year.
• Weekly travel to client sites and possible relocation within the US required.
• Send resumes to Alten Technology USA Inc, 3221 W Big Beaver Rd, Ste 116, Troy, MI 48084, or email to [e-mail]. Please use the reference number in the title of the email: Ref. L-2613.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.