Senior Electrical Engineer

1 week ago

Skokie, Illinois, United States Chicago Transit Authority Full time

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Diagnose maintenance issues in transit revenue vehicles and propose solutions to avert significant failures, reduce costly repairs, and enhance passenger safety and comfort.
  • Develop Service Bulletins, Modification Bulletins, and Technical Services Memos to keep terminal staff informed about design modifications and updated repair and maintenance protocols from manufacturers.
  • Assess vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance methodologies to ensure compliance with the latest manufacturer guidelines.
  • Engage with vendors to address concerns related to defective equipment, components, and support products.
  • Create, review, and update engineering schematics. Design specialized tools and fixtures that are not commercially available for the maintenance and repair of revenue vehicles. Oversee the fabrication of these tools or fixtures and develop service instructions for their application.
  • Collaborate with manufacturer representatives to facilitate the installation, testing, and assessment of new and non-OEM products for potential alternative sourcing and cost efficiency.
  • Assist the Purchasing Department in identifying alternative suppliers for essential replacement parts that have been phased out, initiating requests for assigning CTA lot numbers.
  • Review and modify Material Specifications based on engineering standards, testing outcomes, and actual material dimensional evaluations. Recommend necessary amendments to the Specification for managerial approval.
  • Conduct inspections of supplier manufacturing facilities to ensure adherence to specified standards and capacity to deliver products.
  • May oversee junior engineers, draftsmen, and technicians in complex projects. Perform additional duties as required.
  • Engage in related responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no direct reports associated with this position.

CHALLENGES

  • Implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Providing engineering support for vehicles and equipment that are no longer backed by the OEM.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and integrating new technologies.
  • Managing the modification process of rail cars from initial testing to completion.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • A valid Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be capable of working on, under, or inside equipment while performing inspections and tests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and technical engineering software.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD is essential.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain current Rail Safety Training certification.
  • For electrically focused roles, extensive experience in the design, repair, and operation of electric-powered rail transit vehicles is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Typical office environment and testing laboratory.
  • Exposure to 600-volt third rails and energized equipment.
  • Experience in rail vehicle maintenance shop conditions, including vehicular noise, dust, grease, and moving machinery.
  • On-call availability for incident investigations and service interruptions.
  • Exposure to various weather conditions and right-of-way environments.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

  • Personal computer and related software, MMIS, Oracle, CAD systems, electrical meters, and measuring instruments.

Employees and/or union members will receive priority consideration in the hiring process as per applicable labor agreements.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our workforce and the communities we serve.

All applicants must complete their applications in full, including uploading a resume/work history, qualifications, and job assessment questions. Information provided must be accurate and truthful.

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