Mechanical Engineer (Railway)

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis on incidents including train derailments, pedestrian strikes and vehicular impacts at railroad/highway grade crossings
• Evaluate rolling stock component related failures
• Investigate design, safety and failure of machinery and mechanical systems
• Perform calculations, engineering analysis, computer analyses and simulations and technical reporting
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Regular and predictable physical presence in the office
• Long term goal to become testifying expert
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Regular and predictable presence at work

Position Requirements:

• B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
• P. E. license preferred
• Seven years of post-academic engineering work experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software is a must
• Computer aided drawing skills is a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Public speaking experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel 35% of the time
• Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to drive in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
• Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

Benefits:

• Extensive training in forensic engineering and technology
• Medical, dental, and vison coverage with company match HSA plan
• 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plans with company match
• Generous vacation and sick leave policy focused on work-life balance
• Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Industry Leading Bonus program

S-E-A places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company and is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.