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 having the following qualifications and experience:

* Must have 10-years minimum experience as a rolling stock manager/engineer
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer registration or equivalent is preferred.
* Experienced with rail vehicle procurement, specification development, general engineering, design reviews, and systems integration. Any testing and commissioning, maintenance, overhaul, and operational experience would be seen as a benefit
* Experienced with 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.

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
* Strategic consultant advice and planning providing solutions for rail fleet expansion, upgrade, overhauls, procurement, and new technologies
* Monitoring the progress of projects and working with clients and stakeholders to resolve critical technical issues
* Overseeing the management of contract budgets
* Providing rolling stock project management and technical expertise to 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.

Job Profile

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.