Sr Project Engineer

Job description

**10767BR**
**PRS Facility Location:**

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400

**Job Purpose:**

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity.

Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.

**Req ID:**

10767BR

**Company Description:**

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit.

Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies.

Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe.

From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence.

At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

**Education / Training:**

Required:
• BS Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or equivalent).

Preferred:
• MS in Engineering, or MBA.

**Job Title:**

Sr Project Engineer

**City:**

La Grange

**Key Job Elements:**

Perform locomotive systems engineering duties for new locomotives.

This role will support North American and international market segments.

A senior level engineer will have overall design and technical responsibility for the project as a whole.

Multiple projects will be worked simultaneously;

Respond to new sales inquiries in a timely manner and create customer technical proposals; Tasks include locomotive performance studies, project cost estimates, and engineering cost estimates;

Interpret customer and commercial requirements and translate into locomotive engineering specifications and plans.

Applicant must be capable and comfortable making timely judgement calls on technical issues, based on often incomplete customer requirements;

Guide the design of the product to minimize cost and schedule.

Contain scope creep on projects;

Conduct field testing for demonstration of contract requirements and for certification purposes;

Organize meetings with customers, vendors, and certifying agencies, making presentations and negotiating technical issues;

Organizing many tasks into a timeline.

Holding required meetings with project team to ensure specification compliance and project execution in accordance with time and budget restrictions;

Making sure that all health, safety, legal and railroad regulatory (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) requirements are being met throughout the process;

Domestic and international travel as required.

This travel will not exceed 10% of employee’s time.

**Qualifications and Experience:**

Required:
• Knowledge of locomotive systems, such as structure, engine, cooling system, electrical system, pneumatic system, bogie, ventilation, or software;
• High level of analytical abilities where problems are very complex;
• High level of written and oral communication skills;
• Strong personal skills and the ability to work in groups;
• Project or team lead experience;
• 10+ years experience.

Preferred:
• Locomotive systems experience, or previous job assignments in multiple engineering disciplines;
• Familiarity with EMD engineering processes and systems;
• Experience in a customer facing role;
• Familiarity with Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements management tools;
• Familiarity with international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB);
• Experience with project management methodology;
• Prior experience in testing, commissioning, or field service engineering.

**EEO:**

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

**Benefits:**

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

+ Competitive Salary
+ 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
+ Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Time-Off (PTO)
+ Employee Assistance Plan
+ Education Assistance Program
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
+ Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
+ Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

_*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status.

The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._

_**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines._

**Job Category:**

Engineering

**Work Location Options:**

LaGrange

**State::**

Illinois

**Summary Pay Range:**

$88,683 - $160,783

Required Skill Profession

Other General