Railcar Engineer

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Railcar Engineer

The Railcar Engineer is responsible for providing technical and operational coordination related to railcar systems, design, maintenance, and performance. The position serves as a key technical interface between engineering, vehicle maintenance, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure rail vehicles are safe, reliable, maintainable, and operationally fit for service. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with railcar systems and excellent communication skills to effectively bridge technical and operational functions.  Position is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and subject-matter expertise for railcar vehicle systems across design, maintenance, operations, and lifecycle management.
• Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure alignment on vehicle performance, reliability, and service readiness.
• Review railcar designs, modifications, technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation for operational and maintainability impacts.
• Support troubleshooting of in-service railcar issues and participate in root cause analyses and corrective action development.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including railcar manufacturers, vendors, and regulatory or transit agency representatives.
• Participate in testing, inspection, commissioning, and acceptance of new or modified rail vehicles.
• Conduct field assessments, vehicle inspections, and on-site observations to evaluate system performance and compliance with requirements.
• Identify risks related to vehicle systems and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and written recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum: 

• BA/BS and 6 years of railcar design, vehicle engineering, maintenance, or rail operations or related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with railcar systems and components, including but not limited to:• Propulsion and braking systems
• HVAC
• Doors and passenger systems
• Power distribution and auxiliaries
• Communications and control systems
• Structural and mechanical components

• Experienced in understanding of railcar maintenance practices and operational requirements.
• Experience working effectively in a field-based, on-site environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering or related field
• 10 years of professional experience with at least 3 years in railcar design, vehicle engineering, maintenance, or rail operations.
• Experience working for or directly supporting a transit agency or rail operator.
• Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines and demonstrated design, testing, and commissioning experience
• Experience supporting new vehicle procurements, midlife overhauls, or vehicle modification programs.
• Experience interacting with suppliers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Relocation is an option for this position
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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