Lead Rail Safety Test Engineer – Systems & Compliance

TÜV Rheinland North America

Indiana (PA)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

TÜV Rheinland North America seeks a Principal Test Engineer to lead complex rail safety projects from development to client delivery, ensuring regulatory and customer compliance. The role includes budgeting, supervising staff, scheduling, and documentation, with frequent client interaction in a global rail context.

The position requires a master’s degree in rail engineering or environmental policy and at least five years of rail safety experience, with occasional domestic and international

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Rail Engineering or Environmental Policy.
  • At least 5 years of related rail safety experience.
  • Travel to domestic and international client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex rail system safety projects including development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and client interface.
  • Conduct safety, reliability, and quality audits of transportation systems and rail operations.
  • Evaluate designs for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements; qualify products to domestic and international standards.

Skills

Rail safety expertise
Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Rail Engineering or Environmental Policy

Job description

TÜV Rheinland North America seeks a Principal Test Engineer to lead complex rail safety projects from development to client delivery, ensuring regulatory and customer compliance. The role includes budgeting, supervising staff, scheduling, and documentation, with frequent client interaction in a global rail context.

The position requires a master’s degree in rail engineering or environmental policy and at least five years of rail safety experience, with occasional domestic and international

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