Graduate Rolling Stock Engineer

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At Mott Mac Donald, we believe engineering is about more than solving problems; it is about shaping a future that is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. As we expand across the US and Canada, we are inviting passionate individuals to join a purpose-driven journey powered by brilliant people. As trusted consultants, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create lasting impact for the communities they serve.

From the moment you join our team, you will work alongside experienced engineering consultants, project managers, subject matter experts, mentors, and peers who champion integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation. You will build your technical skills while developing the mindset of a consultant; contributing to meaningful work, collaborating to achieve better outcomes, and growing with support every step of the way.

As a participant in Blueprint, our new graduate program, you will embark on a structured three-year development journey designed in collaboration with an award-winning learning provider. The program combines immersive learning experiences with required development sessions to build the professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills graduates need to thrive and lead in our business.

At Mott Mac Donald, we are delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility and create lasting value for our clients and communities. We are seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to support the planning, design, procurement, testing, and delivery of rail and transit projects across North America.

• Support the design, specification, procurement, and implementation of rolling stock systems for light rail, commuter rail, metro, and passenger rail projects.
• Participate in vehicle evaluations, technical reviews, fleet planning studies, and engineering analyses.
• Review rolling stock designs, drawings, technical submittals, and manufacturer documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with vehicle testing, commissioning, acceptance activities, and system integration efforts.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including track, systems, operations, maintenance, and infrastructure engineers.
• Support clients through technical assessments, design reviews, risk evaluations, and lifecycle analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, presentations, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project coordination activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in rolling stock, rail transit, passenger rail, transportation systems, or related engineering fields.
• Understanding of rail vehicle systems, including propulsion, braking, HVAC, doors, communications, control systems, or vehicle mechanics.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, site visits, testing, and project activities.

• Experience with light rail, commuter rail, metro, or high-speed rail projects.
• Familiarity with rail industry standards, safety requirements, and vehicle acceptance processes.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience working with public transit agencies, vehicle manufacturers, or rail…