Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for the execution of the design and development of HVAC systems and controls for passenger rail transit vehicles.

The primary objectives of this position are to develop HVAC systems on time, within the approved budget, and specification compliant while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and minimizing or mitigating risks.

The Project Engineer is responsible for the system design, including system calculations, system drawings, integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical support to other internal departments. They ensure the progress of the detail design development meets the project requirements, whilst ensuring specification compliance, or waivers are approved.

• Review customer specifications and create clause-by-clause documentation in response
• Perform system performance calculations
• Prepare technical proposals
• Develop new system specifications and documentation such as system descriptions, tests, and analysis
• Develop system schematics (piping diagrams) and keep updated
• Create system bill of materials, keep updated, and provide costing/weight estimates per system bill of materials
• Monitor/ensure specification compliance and create waivers when required
• Provide customer “feedback” to design engineers and project management
• Provide engineering task schedule input to project management
• Review and approve customer manuals and training materials produced by the Engineering Services Department
• Develop component specifications to meet requirements of the system
• Provide quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
• Check and verify the documentation created by other Systems Engineers
• Develop new systems for the North American market, with new functions and features based on customer requirements
• Provide technical support for the other Systems Engineers

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company’s rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable. Must understand and comply with applicable standards. (i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.
• Substitute for the Team Leader for short periods to cover leaves of absence
• When requested, represent the company at customer facing functions such as technical introductory meetings (aka road shows), industry trade shows, or other non-project specific activities that require customer engagement
• Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.

• Must possess knowledge and practical understanding of HVAC equipment or similar electromechanical equipment and principles.
• Thermodynamics
• Physics
• Systems calculations
• Technical proposals
• ISO Standards
• Development of documentation
• Preparing technical documentation
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems

At least 5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project manager.

Rail experience is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Westminster, MD is $89,000 to $134,000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Westminster Merak RAIL is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.

Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday…