Rolling Stock Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.At Mott MacDonald, we are delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility and create lasting value for our clients and communities. We are seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to support the planning, design, procurement, testing, and delivery of rail and transit projects across North America. Responsibilities:Support the design, specification, procurement, and implementation of rolling stock systems for light rail, commuter rail, metro, and passenger rail projects.Participate in vehicle evaluations, technical reviews, fleet planning studies, and engineering analyses.Review rolling stock designs, drawings, technical submittals, and manufacturer documentation for compliance with project requirements.Assist with vehicle testing, commissioning, acceptance activities, and system integration efforts.Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including track, systems, operations, maintenance, and infrastructure engineers.Support clients through technical assessments, design reviews, risk evaluations, and lifecycle analysis.Prepare technical reports, specifications, presentations, and engineering documentation.Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project coordination activities. Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.2-5 years of experience in rolling stock, rail transit, passenger rail, transportation systems, or related engineering fields.Understanding of rail vehicle systems, including propulsion, braking, HVAC, doors, communications, control systems, or vehicle mechanics.Experience reviewing technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams. Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, site visits, testing, and project activities. Preferred Qualifications:Experience with light rail, commuter rail, metro, or high-speed rail projects.Familiarity with rail industry standards, safety requirements, and vehicle acceptance processes.Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.Experience working with public transit agencies, vehicle manufacturers, or rail consultants. Benefits & RewardAt Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.The expected salary for this position is $91,000 - $111,000Collaboration at Our CoreAt Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.English versionSpanish versionChinese versionAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.