Transit Vehicle Engineer Professional Associate

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Transit Vehicle Engineer Professional Associate to contribute to transit vehicle engineering, testing, and commissioning across locomotives, railcars, buses, and light rail vehicles.

The role supports zero-emission initiatives and facility design, with a focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions. The ideal candidate has advanced engineering degrees and hands-on experience in vehicle manufacturing processes, regulatory knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of work experience in Transit Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Manufacturing or related occupation.
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with technical specifications and reports for transit vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Produce specifications, vehicle inspections, testing and commissioning for transit vehicles.
• Prepare, review design packages and technical studies.
• Support facility design and operations for zero-emission projects.
• Lead teams to deliver projects and respond to client inquiries.
• Travel up to 50% domestically to client sites and suppliers.

Skills

Customer engagement

Vendor management

Technical specifications

Technical reporting

Engineering design

Transit vehicle manufacturing

Regulations and standards

Subsystem validation

Commissioning

Project communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Transit Vehicle Engineer Professional Associate

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Produce technical specifications, vehicle inspections, first articles, vehicle testing and commissioning, authoring technical studies and other documents, preparing, and reviewing design packages, related to transit vehicles (locomotives, cab cars, passenger railcars, multiple units, buses, trolleys, and light rail vehicles, including zero-emission vehicles). Assist Jacobs teams in the delivery of vehicle adjacent work, including facility design, service planning, operations support, and more. Serve as a technical resource for internal stakeholders seeking to deliver zero-emissions transportation related projects. Support facility design related to the maintenance of, and repair focused on transportation vehicles including electrification, layout and necessary upgrades. Answer technical and commercial questions from clients, reviewing designs and engineering changes, developing specifications, and most importantly leading teams to successfully deliver projects. Analyze and prepare reports on complex technical equipment problems, failure trends and fleet reliability issues, as well as investigate any part failures or maintenance issues. Communicate and interact with rail and bus manufacturers as well as local contractors to resolve technical issues and also provide engineering support. Ensure overall work progress and technical performance on projects.

Hybrid schedule is allowed.

TRAVEL: up to 50% domestic travel to client/ project sites, manufacturing / supplier site.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 years of work experience in Transit Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Manufacturing, Engineering Consulting, Fleet Operations or related occupation.

As an alternative, employer will accept: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and 5 years of work experience in Transit Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Manufacturing, Engineering Consulting, Fleet Operations or related occupation.

SPECIFIC SKILLS: Expertise/ knowledge of: Documented experience in a customer engagement (customer-facing) role. Vendor Management. Development of Technical Specifications related to transit vehicles – rail and bus. Development of reports related to transit vehicles – rail and bus – for non-technical audience. Engineering design and/or review related to transit vehicles – rail and bus. Knowledge of vehicle (rail and bus) manufacturing processes. Knowledge of transportation related regulations and standards. Sub-System Validation related to transit vehicles – rail and bus. Commissioning related to transit vehicles – rail and bus.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $144,290.00 to $152,675.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .