Project Manager - Rail Vehicle

Job Information

Requisition : 96987
Job Category: Infrastructure;
Consulting;
Engineering;
Project Engineering;
Project Management
Location: Washington, DC, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

HATCH is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager – Rail Vehicles to join our North American Infrastructure Practice in our vehicle mechanical engineering group in our Greenbelt, DC office.

The ideal candidate must possess broad-based knowledge of rail vehicle mechanical or electrical engineering and have experience with project management on rail vehicle projects. Additional qualifications desired include experience in conducting fleet inspections, knowledge of general maintenance shop practices and processes, and equipment installation in a rail or industrial environment. The candidate must demonstrate a high work ethic; be willing to work independently or under limited instruction;

be able to interact well with customer staff in a field environment; and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills including team management, project management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines. PE registration is desirable but not required. Both domestic and foreign travel may be required.

• Provide project management and engineering support.
• Manage project task orders and monitor budgets, project deliverables, and project resources to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Provide direction and monitor the work of junior staff.
• Serve as a technical mentor and help develop staff skills.
• Act as a trusted advisor to our clients, helping to deliver technically complex and cost-effective design solutions.
• Hands‑on engineering work within the light rail, subway, and commuter rail environment including investigations of equipment malfunctions, modifications and reporting findings.
• Develop technical specifications for the new and upgraded train equipment and systems.
• Review design submittals and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
• Participate in formal design review meetings and technical working sessions.
• Inspect and review prototype and first‑article equipment and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
• Prepare reports that identify work progress, defects/non‑conformances, and areas of concern.
• Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.
• Engineering changes, client relations and safety of various projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability of projects.
• Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, and building technical excellence within the group.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is desirable.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience with commuter rail, freight rail or transit projects with a proven track record in railway engineering and project management.
• Respect in the rail industry, with knowledge of the local market, and respected connections in the Transit Authority market.
• Experience in managing the engineering aspect of projects.
• Experience in rail operations, train planning, rail equipment maintenance facility design and track maintenance will be beneficial.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams in a rail or transit project environment.

• Work with great people to make a difference.
• Collaborate on…