Project Engineer
Pasona N A, Inc.
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Job summary
Not disclosed is seeking a Project Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of advanced rail and automated transportation systems in Dulles, VA.
This role focuses on rail signaling, train control, electrical systems, industrial automation, and mission-critical infrastructure to solve complex technical problems in the field.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of engineering experience in transportation, industrial automation, or related industries.
- Hands-on experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, startup, or field engineering.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Responsibilities
- Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of rail and automated transportation systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues to ensure safe and reliable system performance.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams during project execution.
- Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Support preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and equipment modifications.
- Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system failures.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
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Job description
Location: Dulles, VA
Employment Type: Full-time, Diret-hire but project-base for 2-3 years
Salary: $123,400 – $137,800 annually
A leading engineering and operations company is seeking a *Project Engineer* to support the operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of advanced rail and automated transportation systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with experience in *rail signaling, train control, electrical systems, industrial automation, or mission-critical infrastructure* who enjoy solving complex technical problems in the field.
- Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of rail and automated transportation systems
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues to ensure safe and reliable system performance
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams during project execution
- Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering documentation
- Support preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and equipment modifications
- Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system failures
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation
- Rail Transit or Passenger Rail
- Automated People Mover (APM)* Train Control & Signaling
- CBTC, ATC, ATP, Interlocking, Wayside Systems* Industrial Automation
- Material Handling / Conveyor Systems
- Power Distribution or Electrical Systems
- Field Service Engineering
- Commissioning & Startup
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of engineering experience in transportation, industrial automation, or related industries
- Hands-on experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, startup, or field engineering
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Rail signaling or train control systems
- CBTC, ATP, ATS, ATC, ETCS, PTC, or Interlocking systems
- PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, or control systems
- FAT, SAT, Site Acceptance Testing, or system integration
- Electrical power systems, switchgear, UPS, or battery systems
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