Senior Project Engineer: Traction Systems Leader

Alstom; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive the design and development of advanced traction solutions. You will own complex challenges and steer projects with cross-functional teams to advance mobility technology.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in engineering with 3+ years in leadership, deep knowledge of traction systems, and a track record in delivering safe, reliable systems on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Traction Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in project management or leadership.
• Strong understanding of system integration, safety protocols, and quality assurance.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable engineering projects, ensuring solutions meet evolving market demands and regulatory standards.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Guarantee reliability and safety of traction systems through rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Champion innovation by integrating emerging technologies and methodologies into project delivery.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team to build technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Rail traction expertise

System integration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Traction Engineering, or related field

Job description

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive the design and development of advanced traction solutions. You will own complex challenges and steer projects with cross-functional teams to advance mobility technology.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in engineering with 3+ years in leadership, deep knowledge of traction systems, and a track record in delivering safe, reliable systems on schedule.