Principal Project Manager - Rolling Stock

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a rolling stock Principal Project Manager/Vehicle Engineer to manage and lead key rolling stock projects and support business growth in North America. This candidate will be based in our Los Angeles, CA office and will be responsible for the following:

• Providing rolling stock project management and technical expertise to external and internal clients
• Overseeing the management of contract budgets
• Monitoring the progress of projects and working with clients and stakeholders to resolve critical technical issues
• Strategic consultant advice and planning providing solutions for rail fleet expansion, upgrade, procurement, and new technologies
• Maintaining and building client relationships to grow the business
• Providing strategic advice and oversight of vehicle procurement, and performance improvement projects
• Collaborating with other disciplines to ensure rolling stock integration is addressed

Candidate Specification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent and Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent is preferred
• Must have 15-years minimum experience as a senior rolling stock manager/engineer
• Experienced with rail vehicle procurement, specification development, general engineering, design reviews,  systems integration and the management of general engineering task orientated programs.  Testing and commissioning, quality assurance, maintenance, overhaul, and operational experience would be seen as a benefit
• Experienced with various rail modes, vehicle types, and suppliers
• Must have excellent communication skills, and experience in:
  • client representation
  • managing contract budgets
  • project management
  • procurement
  • design review
  • asset management
  • systems integration
  • producing technical specifications and report writing
  • general knowledge and appreciation of recognized industry standards and best practice related to rail vehicles
  • developing proposals to provide engineering services and technical support
• Ability to be flexible and work both autonomously and within a team
• Capacity to effectively work in a dynamic environment dealing with multiple disciplines and tasks

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Salary Range: $155,000 - $188,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence