Senior LRT Rolling Stock Oversight Engineer

Lea+Elliott, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Combination of office and field inspection

Travel required for factory inspections

Job summary

Lea+Elliott, Inc. is seeking a skilled LRT/Transit Vehicle Oversight Engineer in New York, NY. The role involves technical oversight of Light Rail Transit Vehicles, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and safety standards. Key responsibilities include design review, vendor oversight during manufacturing, testing procedures approval, and contract management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have over 12 years of experience in rail vehicle engineering. This position requires a mix of office and field work, including potential travel for factory inspections.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional engineering experience in rail vehicle engineering.
• Deep understanding of propulsion, braking, and electronic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier design submittals to ensure compliance.
• Perform inspections at the supplier’s manufacturing facility.
• Approve factory and field testing procedures.
• Monitor contractor progress and quality of work.

Skills

Rail vehicle design knowledge

Technical design review

Quality assurance auditing

Troubleshooting skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Engineering software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lea+Elliott, Inc. is seeking a skilled LRT/Transit Vehicle Oversight Engineer in New York, NY. The role involves technical oversight of Light Rail Transit Vehicles, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and safety standards. Key responsibilities include design review, vendor oversight during manufacturing, testing procedures approval, and contract management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have over 12 years of experience in rail vehicle engineering. This position requires a mix of office and field work, including potential travel for factory inspections.