Senior Project Engineer

12 hours ago


La Grange, United States Progress Rail Services Full time
Job Title: Sr. Project Engineer - Locomotive Systems

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Project Engineer to join our team at Progress Rail Services. As a key member of our locomotive systems engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and manufacturing world-class rail products and services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform locomotive systems engineering duties for new locomotives, supporting North American and international market segments.
  • Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and meeting customer requirements.
  • Respond to new sales inquiries, creating customer technical proposals and conducting locomotive performance studies.
  • Interpret customer and commercial requirements, translating them into locomotive engineering specifications and plans.
  • Guide the design of the product to minimize cost and schedule, containing scope creep on projects.
  • Conduct field testing for demonstration of contract requirements and for certification purposes.
  • Organize meetings with customers, vendors, and certifying agencies, making presentations and negotiating technical issues.
  • Maintain a timeline of tasks, ensuring specification compliance and project execution within time and budget restrictions.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, legal, and railroad regulatory requirements throughout the process.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience in locomotive systems engineering, with a strong background in structure, engine, cooling system, electrical system, pneumatic system, bogie, ventilation, or software.
  • High level of analytical abilities, with complex problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work in groups and lead teams.
  • Project or team lead experience, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Locomotive systems experience, or previous job assignments in multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Familiarity with EMD engineering processes and systems.
  • Experience in a customer-facing role, with the ability to negotiate technical issues.
  • Familiarity with Polarion, DOORS, or similar requirements management tools.
  • Familiarity with international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB).
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance available.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and time-off.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Employee recognition programs.
  • Site-specific production and incentive plans.
  • Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans.
  • Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.


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