Senior Electrical Engineer

Description

• Provide engineering management and direction to the Equipment Engineering group.  Supervise, direct and mentor assigned staff engineers and personnel.  Oversee / Provide technical direction on Electrical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering and support for the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of all systems in all existing Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), Coach and Locomotive fleets operated by MNR, and MofE facilities assets. 
• Develop and establish maintenance instructions, standards and regulations for repair and modification, maintenance alerts and bulletins, material and equipment procurement and overhaul specifications as required to improve and ensure reliability and safety of all Metro-North Railroad rolling stock.
• Oversee / Perform new vendor product and component evaluations with MNR Procurement and Material Management and Quality Control Departments.  Perform component failure analysis.  Devise methods for immediate and long-term corrective action.
• Provide Electrical Engineering and maintenance requirement expertise to MNR Capital Programs Department for existing fleet overhaul, new car design or locomotive procurement.  Provide Electrical Engineering interface with other departments and regulatory agencies
• Provide engineering support for facilities maintenance and all mechanical systems in MofE facilities, supporting maintenance of equipment and the rolling stock.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling.  Manage team and individual performance.  Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.

• Strong knowledge of Electro-Multiple Unit (EMU), Coach, and Locomotive mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Possess substantial experience in Propulsion, Auxiliary Power, Event Recorder, Communication, Doors, Lighting, and Power Collections systems dynamics and component design.
• Thorough knowledge of Cab Signal/ATC and ACSES system operation including interface with wayside signals and vehicle operational interfaces.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead production and review of Technical & Instructional documentation and correspondence.
• Working knowledge of microprocessor control diagnostic systems and car-borne software as used on rail vehicles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels in MN, MTA agencies, federal agencies, and outside sources.
• Familiarity with FRA regulations, APTA standards as well as other industry related engineering standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills for development of correspondence, Reports, Procedures, and Technical Instructions.  
• Knowledge of standard safety practices rules and regulations in a railroad environment.
• Knowledge in the review and development of drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and Quality Assurance standards and practices. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAE software applications.
• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to respond to emergency calls on a 24 hour/7 day a week.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field. 
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an engineering environment and/or equipment manufacturer working on passenger railcars and/or locomotives or related mass transportation equipment.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience managing technical professionals and/or a diverse unionized workforce.

• Master's Degree preferred.