Senior Mechanical Engineer

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The Senior Mechanical Engineer position is an integral technical position as part of our team. This position reports back to the Mechanical Services Manager and candidates are able to work out of their home or a client office. 

About Us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure and vehicle projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

SUMMARY

To provide high quality consultancy services to clients primarily in the field of mechanical systems.  Lead and direct staff and provide guidance and expertise regarding standards, regulation, analysis, and engineering.  May be required to support others within Atkins, including compilation of bids and marketing the services of the Atkins Rail & Transit group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide regular, in-depth vehicle mechanical system expertise to internal and external customers.

• Participate in specification reviews, design reviews, first article inspections, and tests of the rail vehicle components or systems.

• Provide quality feedback and reports to the client, Atkins project team, and the vehicle builders based on the specification, designs, regulations, and personal experience.

• Manage all aspects of assignments expected of a mechanical engineering type that are undertaken for clients to include estimating, tendering, planning and execution.

• Ensure that work is completed on time, to budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

• Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with Atkins Rail & Transit's procedures and corporate requirements, including the Quality Management System and the Safety Management System.

• Maintain professional expertise by participating in an approved Continuing Professional Development program.

• Assist the Department Manager, Mechanical Services and Director Rolling Stock Systems in realizing Group and Regional objectives.

• Support the development of strategies to grow Atkins Rail & Transit’s rolling stock mechanical services product line.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

When acting in the role of task manager or Engineering lead

• Ensure that each assignment or project is undertaken by individuals or by teams having appropriate levels of qualifications, professional expertise and experience;

• Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of team members on each assignment or project are defined and understood.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Experience with passenger rail vehicles; passenger car or locomotive.

• Experience with light right or street cars is desirable

• Degree in a Mechanical Engineering or 20 years of experience in the rail industry.

• Experience with Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Program Plans (e.g. PHA, FMECA) is desirable.

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedules

• Group Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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