Project Manager - Rolling Stock
Salt Lake City, UT  / Seattle, WA  / San Jose, CA 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a rolling stock Project Manager/Rolling Stock Engineer to manage and lead key rolling stock projects and support business growth in North America. This candidate will be based in our Salt Lake City, UT office and will be responsible for the following:

  • Leading rolling stock engineering consulting teams for relevant consulting services
  • Offering strategic consultancy advice and planning to devise solutions for rail fleet expansion, upgrades, overhauls, procurement, and new technologies
  • Monitoring the progress of projects and collaborating with clients and stakeholders to resolve critical technical issues
  • Overseeing and managing contract budgets
  • Providing rolling stock project management and technical expertise to both external and internal clients
  • Maintaining and building client relationships to grow the business
  • Providing strategic advice and oversight of vehicle procurement, and performance improvement projects
  • Collaborating with other disciplines to ensure rolling stock integration is addressed


Candidate Specification :
We are seeking a rolling stock Project Manager/Rolling Stock Engineer to manage and lead key rolling stock projects, with the ideal candidate possessing the following qualifications and experience:

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent is preferred
  • Minimum 10-years of experience as a rolling stock Project Manager/Engineer
  • Proficient in rail vehicle procurement, specification development, general engineering, design reviews, and systems integration.
  • Experience in testing and commissioning, maintenance, overhaul, and operational aspects is considered advantageous
  • Well-versed in various rail modes, vehicle types, and suppliers
  • Must have strong communication skills, and experience in:
    • client representation
    • managing contract budgets
    • project management
    • procurement
    • design review
    • asset management
    • systems integration
    • producing technical specifications and report writing
    • general knowledge and appreciation of recognized industry standards and best practice related to rail vehicles
    • developing proposals to provide engineering services and technical support.
  • Ability to be flexible and work both autonomously and within a team
  • Capacity to effectively work in a dynamic environment dealing with multiple disciplines and tasks


Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.
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All 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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.


All 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, citizenship status or disability status.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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