Project Engineer

 Project Engineer 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 5772 | JOB GRADE:14  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

 

 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Platform Screen Doors (PSD) Project Engineer is responsible for the overall system level knowledge the New York City Transit  (NYCT) Platform Screen Door Project   Specifically the Project Engineer shall work with the design and engineering teams at the Platform Screen Door CoC in Melksham, England to gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of the NYCT PSD System both mechanically and electrically, initially for the construction project and later as it transitions into a long term maintenance project.    

The Project Engineer shall be the first line of technical communication the PSD Design Builder to support and answer technical questions as they arise both during the design, installation, and commissioning of PSD each project, and direct to NYCT during the maintenance and aftermarket support activities phase.   

The PSD Project Engineer shall be based in the New York City area to provide a localized support to both the Design Builder and NYCT during the life of the project. 

The Project Engineer will report directly to the Project Manager.

 

Essential Functions:
1. Act as North American Product Expert for the NYCT PSD Project  
2. Lead customer technical communications and troubleshooting for the NYCT PSD Project 
3. Prepare technical documentation and presentations
4. Monitor/ensure specification compliance and create waivers when required
5. Provide engineering task schedule input to project management
6. Check and verify the documentation created by Melksham Engineering team before it is sent to the customer
7. Provide project technical updates to KBC Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding technical project progress
8. Must be able to travel on short notice (typically travel should be 20% or less but may become frequent at specific times through the project).  Occasional international travel will be required to the PSD center in Melksham, England

 

Technical Expertise:
1. Broad experience and good theoretical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems engineering principals
2. Past engineering experience in the rail industry
3. Past experience on major New York MTA development projects would be an advantage
4. Ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot technical problems 

 

Core Competencies:

1. Communication Proficiency - good verbal and written communication skills
2. Organization Skills
3. Teamwork
4. Time Management

5. Problem Solving

 

Bachelors degree: Systems or Mechanical Engineering

6-8 years of previous experience
 

 

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

 

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color,