Project Manager - Rail Vehicle

Hatch Ltd.; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greenbelt, Maryland is seeking a Project Manager for Rail Vehicles. In this role, you will lead project management, providing engineering support and guiding junior staff on rail vehicle projects. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in rail vehicle engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage client relations. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $230,000, reflecting your skills and experience. Join us to help build a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in rail vehicle engineering.
• Experience with project management on rail vehicle projects.
• Broad-based knowledge of rail vehicle mechanical or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and engineering support.
• Monitor budgets, project deliverables, and resources.
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior staff.
• Prepare reports identifying work progress and areas of concern.
• Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Manager - Rail Vehicle

Date: Feb 10, 2026

Location: Washington, DC, US

Company: Hatch

HATCH is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager – Rail Vehicles to join our North American Infrastructure Practice in our vehicle mechanical engineering group in our Greenbelt, DC office.

The ideal candidate must possess broad-based knowledge of rail vehicle mechanical or electrical engineering and have experience with project management on rail vehicle projects. Additional qualifications desired include experience in conducting fleet inspections, knowledge of general maintenance shop practices and processes, and equipment installation in a rail or industrial environment.

The candidate must demonstrate a high work ethic; be willing to work independently or under limited instruction; be able to interact well with customer staff in a field environment; and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills including team management, project management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines. PE registration is desirable but not required. Both domestic and foreign travel may be required.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Provide project management and engineering support.
• Manage project task orders and monitor budgets, project deliverables, and project resources to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Provide direction and monitor the work of junior staff.
• Serve as a technical mentor and help develop staff skills.
• Act as a trusted advisor to our clients, helping to deliver technically complex and cost-effective design solutions.
• Hands‑on engineering work within the light rail, subway, and commuter rail environment including investigations of equipment malfunctions, modifications and reporting findings.
• Develop technical specifications for the new and upgraded train equipment and systems.
• Review design submittals and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
• Participate in formal design review meetings and technical working sessions.
• Inspect and review prototype and first article equipment and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
• Prepare reports that identify work progress, defects/non-conformances, and areas of concern.
• Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.
• Engineering changes, client relations and safety of various projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability of projects.
• Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, and building technical excellence within the group.

You bring to the role:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is desirable.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in rail vehicle engineering, including commuter rail, freight rail or transit projects with a proven track record in railway engineering and project management.
• Respect in the rail industry, with knowledge of the local market, and respected connections in the Transit Authority market.
• Experience in managing the engineering aspect of projects.
• Experience in rail operations, train planning, rail equipment maintenance facility design and track maintenance will be beneficial.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a rail or transit project environment.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Base Compensation: $150,000 - $230,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)