Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer

Society of Fire Protection Engineers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Fire Protection Engineers seeks a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer to tackle complex transit vehicle system challenges. The role covers electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and software-controlled systems, TCMS, VATC, HVAC, propulsion, and diagnostic tools in the Vehicle Systems Engineering and CBTC groups.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience; EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of full-time professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering experience or related experience.
• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex engineering problems in transit vehicle systems.
• Participate in repair, overhaul, testing and evaluation of electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and software-controlled systems.
• Support CBTC/CBTC-related groups and rolling stock maintenance activities; witness testing and documentation review as assigned.

Skills

Transit vehicle systems engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Summary

The Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (SVSE) will be responsible for solving more complex and difficult engineering problems. They will participate in the repair, overhaul, testing and evaluation of transit vehicles' electrical, mechanical, electromechanical systems, software-controlled systems, TCMS, VATC, HVAC, friction brake, propulsion, diagnostic and special testing tools, and other components. Positions at this level possess specialized, technical, or functional expertise and may exercise an independent judgement in the performance of all duties. The incumbent may perform other duties such as witness testing, documentation review, supporting shops as assigned by their manager. The selected candidates must have a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and will be assigned to positions in the Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group, the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) group, or the Rolling Stock Maintenance Shop in Antioch.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: The equivalent of three (3) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering experience or related experience.

Other Requirements: Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.