Hatch

Senior Consultant - Rail Vehicles

Hatch$130K — $230K *
Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • 20+ years of relevant experience in commuter rail, freight rail, or transit projects.
  • Established respect and connections within the rail industry and Transit Authority market.
  • Proven experience in managing engineering aspects of projects.
  • Familiarity with rail operations, train planning, and maintenance facility design.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project management and engineering support.
  • Direct and monitor junior staff's work.
  • Serve as a technical mentor to develop staff skills.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, delivering cost-effective design solutions.
  • Conduct hands-on engineering within rail environments.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Collaborate on innovative projects with great colleagues.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 96984

Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management

Location: Boston, MA, United States

HATCH is currently seeking a highly motivated SeniorRail Vehicle Mechanical Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure Practice in our vehicle mechanical engineering group in our Boston, MA office.

The ideal candidate must possess broad-based knowledge of rail vehicle mechanical engineering. Additional qualifications desired include experience in conducting fleet inspections, knowledge of general maintenance shop practices and processes, and equipment installation in a rail or industrial environment.

The candidate must demonstrate a high work ethic; be willing to work independently or under limited instruction; be able to interact well with customer staff in a field environment; and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills including team management, project management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines. PE registration is desirable but not required. Both domestic and foreign travel may be required.

As the successful candidate, you will:

  • Provide project management and engineering support as required.
  • Provide direction and monitor the work of junior staff.
  • Serve as a technical mentor and help develop staff skills.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to our clients, helping to deliver technically complex and cost-effective design solutions.
  • Hands-on engineering work within the light rail, subway, and commuter rail environment including investigations of equipment malfunctions, modifications and reporting findings.
  • Develop technical specifications for the new and upgraded train equipment and systems.
  • Review design submittals and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
  • Participate in formal design review meetings and technical working sessions.
  • Inspect and review prototype and first article equipment and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
  • Prepare reports that identify work progress, defects/non-conformances, and areas of concern.
  • Witness electro-mechanical equipment undergoing qualification testing, including; shock and vibration, environmental, electrical, and functional testing.
  • Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.
  • Take direction from Program Management on time-sensitive and critical tasks
  • Engineering changes, client relations and safety of various projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability of projects.
  • Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, and building technical excellence within the group.


You bring to the role:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
  • At least 20 years of relevant experience with commuter rail, freight rail or transit projects with a proven track record in railway engineering and project management.
  • Respect in the rail industry, with knowledge of the local market, and respected connections in the Transit Authority market.
  • Experience in managing the engineering aspect of projects.
  • Experience in rail operations, train planning, rail equipment maintenance facility design and track maintenance will be beneficial.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a rail or transit project environment.


Why join us?

  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer


What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally


Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Base Compensation: $130,000 - $230,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

About Hatch

Hatch is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures eyewear. The company was founded in 2011 by Chris Esposito and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Hatch offers a variety of eyewear products, including sunglasses and prescription glasses, and is known for its minimalist designs. The company has collaborated with a number of other brands and designers, including Porter Yoshida & Co. and Alexander Wang. Hatch has a small but dedicated following and has been featured in a number of fashion publications.
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100 employees
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Founded
2010

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