Rail Power Distribution Engineer: Drive Reliability & Innovation

Alstom; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Newark seeks a Power Distribution Systems Engineer to design and implement advanced rail solutions, owning complex projects and contributing to operational excellence.

You will drive maintenance strategies, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to ensure safety, reliability, and seamless service for global rail customers. This role offers growth in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment at a company shaping mobility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related Engineering field.
• 3–5 years of field service or rail systems maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems; rail standards familiarity.
• Strong safety, asset management, and technical documentation knowledge.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership for management roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive scalable maintenance strategies to optimize fleet performance and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless service integration and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure reliability through diagnostics, preventive maintenance and rapid issue response.
• Champion innovation by adopting new technologies and improving service methodologies.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related Engineering field

Job description

Alstom in Newark seeks a Power Distribution Systems Engineer to design and implement advanced rail solutions, owning complex projects and contributing to operational excellence.

You will drive maintenance strategies, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to ensure safety, reliability, and seamless service for global rail customers. This role offers growth in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment at a company shaping mobility.