Senior Railway Research Engineer

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a Senior Railway Research Engineer with experience within the railroad industry to provide research, engineering, testing, and training services to the railway industry in the areas of track; rollingstock; signals and communications; and human factors. Efforts may focus on a wide variety of railway initiatives including: •    Rollingstock testing such as ride quality, braking performance and noise/vibration levels •    Vehicle/Track Interaction modeling, simulation, and testing•    Vehicle and track component evaluations•    Bridge evaluations•    Signal and communications testing•    Grade crossing safety•    Ergonomics and human factorsParticipation in these efforts may include:•    Writing research plans, test reports and briefings •    Conducting the research and testing•    Analysis of data•    Authoring research reports, papers, and briefings•    Serving as a point of contact with external project and research stakeholders•    Managing research teams including work assignments, budget management and administrative activities•    Publishing research results and presenting research at conferences and other industry forums•    Support the establishment of research agendas for federal, commercial, and international clients including participation in industry organizations •    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience•    Minimum of 10 years’ of relevant professional experience•    Experience in railroad industry •    Testing/analysis experience in an applicable engineering field•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills•    Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team•    Ability to build professional and courteous relationships with your colleagues and supervisors •    Must be able to safely climb a 15-foot-high ladder to gain access to railroad cars•    Ability to react well under pressure in high-stressed situations; accept responsibility for own actions.•    Ability to observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.•    Ability to travel up to 10% of the timeRailroad regulations require that the selected candidate must pass an e-RAILSAFE security background check and online safety tests to work on railroad properties. Wearing safety equipment (hardhat, steel-toe boots, protective vest, and protective eyeglasses) when working on railroad properties is also a requirement. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will provide all necessary safety equipment. •    Ph.D. degree or higher in an engineering or scientific field•    Active contributor in relevant professional organizations within the rail industry (e.g., participation in or leading of committee meetings/working groups, presentation of research, review/publication of papers for sponsored conferences/journals) #LI-DM1**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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