Vehicle Systems Engineer

We are currently seeking a Vehicle Engineer to join our clients team. The successful candidate will work to perform a variety of technical and engineering duties in support of the repair, overhaul, evaluation, reliability, and maintenance of our transit vehicles' electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems and components.

As a Vehicle Engineer, you will investigate and determine the cause of major transit vehicle equipment failures, and perform related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities :

Design and specify special testing and servicing equipment to troubleshoot and maintain transit vehicle subsystems.

Investigate and determine the cause of major transit vehicle equipment failures and provide required corrections or equipment design changes.

Participate in the analysis of vehicle equipment failures; develop, implement, and document resulting maintenance procedures and equipment design changes.

Create a variety of technical engineering drawings, specifications, and documents; ensure contract compliance, the use of proper engineering methods, and compatibility with other systems.

Define quality assurance criteria and inspection procedures for the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles; audit maintenance staff to ensure compliance with standards.

Provide expert testimony in personal injury lawsuits against the District, as assigned.

Qualifications :

Knowledge of principles and practices of mechanical or electrical engineering as they relate to transit vehicles.

Familiarity with transit vehicle electrical and mechanical equipment and subsystems, computers and applications utilized in vehicle diagnostics, and related federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Skill in performing a variety of transit vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repair engineering duties, operating a variety of vehicle testing equipment in a safe and effective manner, and providing a variety of technical information in support of transit vehicle operations.

Ability to analyze vehicle equipment failures and develop equipment design changes, prepare a variety of complex engineering drawings and specifications, write technical safety reports, and define quality assurance criteria and inspection procedures for maintenance and repair of transit vehicles.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.

Three years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, repair, or engineering of transit vehicles, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

If you have a passion for transit vehicle engineering and are looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.