Senior Project Engineer

5 Days ago • 8 Years + • $89,100 PA - $126,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer will manage and coordinate the execution of Wabtec’s Trip Optimizer Energy Management projects. This role involves working closely with Program Management, Engineering Management, and railroad customers to ensure projects meet requirements. Responsibilities include translating customer needs into project plans, driving internal execution, identifying process improvements, managing project timelines, ensuring resource alignment, providing project leadership, monitoring product issues, developing proposals, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. This role requires critical and creative thinking to develop solutions and developing metrics and scorecards to measure key performance indicators. The role will be a leading voice for continuous improvement and growth in the business.

Must have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in relevant fields
Manage project timelines and schedules.
Ensure project deliverables are met.

Good to have:

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field
Experience with Microsoft Power BI reports
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in a cross-functional and global environment
Locomotive Systems Design Experience is a plus.

Perks:

Annual bonus (if eligible)
Health, welfare, and retirement benefits

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Job Details

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing, coordinating and driving the execution of Wabtec’s Trip Optimizer™ Energy Management projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with Program Management, Engineering Management and railroad customers to ensure the projects meet customer requirements and commitments.

Essential Responsibilities

Translate customer needs, project requirements and basis of estimate (BOE) into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project milestones.
Work with the team to identify, design and implement process improvements that advance quality and efficiency.

Manage project timeline/development schedule and ensure internal resources and external dependencies are aligned to complete project deliverables per plan.
Work cross-functionally to ensure continuity, consistency and critical to quality tasks are completed.
Provide project leadership for the engineering team. Maintain and track project tasks, features and action items. Work with the team to develop solutions to problems. Identify and escalate project risks to ensure on time delivery commitments and cost targets are met.
Assist in the deployment and monitoring of the product. Monitor product and customer reported issues and ensure defects are logged, assigned and tracked to completion.
Lead in the development of proposals for projects as required.
Participate in development of proposals for projects as required.
Ensure that delivered products achieve highest quality and performance levels.
Be able to think critically and creatively to develop solutions that enable the best outcomes for the business.
Develop metrics and scorecards to measure key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze and drive improvements.
Be a leading voice for continuous improvement and growth in the business
Foster a culture of inclusion and positivity by leading and communicating effectively

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Engineering, Application Engineering, Systems Engineering, Hardware / Software Engineering, and/or Data Information Systems.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science.
Experience developing reports with Microsoft Power BI
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
Locomotive Systems Design Experience is a plus.
Railroad Industry Experience is a plus
Prior project execution experience with large-scale software projects and the ability to lead and motivate high potential technical project teams is preferred.
Self-starter with the ability to lead with minimum supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$89,100.00-$126,900.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.