Lead Subject Matter Expert – Electrical, Rolling Stock Engineering

DB E.C.O. North America

. Oversee and support vehicle engineering projects within the rail sector, including new rail vehicle procurement and overhauls/modifications to existing equipment.

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $182,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Rail Vehicle Engineering, including rolling stock design, production, and fleet management. Proficient in managing technical projects, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards, and engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders.

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Rail Vehicle EngineeringTechnical Project ManagementRolling Stock DesignRegulatory Compliance (FRA/FTA)Zero-Emission Systems

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringRolling Stock DesignFleet ManagementPropulsion/Traction ControlLow Voltage Electrical SystemsPassenger Communication SystemsSoftware/DiagnosticsQuality AssuranceTechnical Specification DevelopmentProject Planning

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient RelationsMentoringCommunicationBudget Management

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. License

Industry Keywords

Rail SectorHigh Speed RailCommuter RailLight RailHeavy RailZero-Emission TechnologiesFRAFTAQuality Assurance/Quality ControlProject Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and support vehicle engineering projects within the rail sector, including new rail vehicle procurement and overhauls/modifications to existing equipment.
Provide technical subject matter expertise on specification development, design reviews, first article inspections, quality assurance, and zero-emission systems.
Direct/manage rolling stock engineering projects and assignments from concept to completion in passenger rail.
Oversee technical aspects of rail and transportation projects.
Lead and/or support teams, ensuring accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
Lead technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.
Produce high-quality deliverables within budget and scope.
Guide and mentor lower-level engineering staff and partner with clients and teaming partners to achieve project objectives.
Develop project plans, specifications, analyses, calculations, reports, drawings, simulations, research studies, products, user manuals, and related documents.
Deliver work product against QA/QC procedures and drive continuous improvement.
Engage in client relations, marketing activities, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
Travel to supervise project implementation, including vehicle inspections, with some overnight travel by land and air.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering
P.E. license is preferred but not essential.
Minimum 20 years of senior level participation in Rail vehicle engineering covering rollingstock design, production, testing and operations as well as all aspects of fleet management and engineering.
Engineering experience across all major rolling stock electrical subsystems and related features including propulsion/traction control, HEP, auxiliary power, lighting, low voltage electrical systems, batteries, passenger communication systems, EMI/EMC, Software/diagnostics, on board storage etc.
Experience with low- and zero-emission, such as batteries and hydrogen, in rail applications is advantageous.
Experience working with High speed/Intercity, commuter, Light/Heavy Rail equipment is required.
Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA/FTA in relation to rail vehicle design and operation.
Technical project management experience required.
Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time
Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day
Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings
Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings
Ability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may include pits, platforms, and vehicles in various states of completion.
Required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
Dental & Vision
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
Parental Paid Leave
Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions
Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
Canada: Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Canada: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution equal to 5% of basic salary
Canada: Competitive vacation time and 11 paid company holidays