Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
AlstomAbout the role
Req ID:485140
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time hybrid Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive civil/structural engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure of world-class Transit Systems in Proposals, Projects, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) applications. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (multi-disciplinary engineers, project teams, suppliers, consultants, contractors), participate in system level and detailed design reviews, and much more.
We’ll look to you for:
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Participating and assisting with system level and detailed design reviews,
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Working within the Civil/Wayside engineering team to prepare bids and proposals,
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Preparing design drawings, specifications, and criteria for wayside systems and sub-systems,
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Preparing scope documents, drawings, and details, as well as design calculations,
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Working effectively within a fast-paced, aggressive environment,
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Prioritizing tasks on multiple projects and proposals concurrently,
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Establishing working relationships and interfacing with clients and technical representatives,
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Assisting with installation and testing activities at project sites
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
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Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field,
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Experience or understanding of transit industry engineering practices,
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Knowledge of AutoCAD or Microstation and 3D modelling tools,
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Familiarity with design and analysis of civil/structural engineering projects,
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PE certification or ability to obtain it,
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Experience with FEA design and analysis or willingness to train,
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Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, aggressive environment,
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Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and proposals concurrently,
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships,
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Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and/or internationally
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
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Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
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Work with cutting-edge design and engineering practices to shape the future of transit systems,
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Progress towards leadership roles in civil and structural engineering within the transit industry,
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Contribute to innovative projects,
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Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
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Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge,
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