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Senior Staff Railroad Research Civil Engineer

Pueblo, Colorado, United States

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO is a leading provider of transportation research and technology development services with a long history of supporting railway, transit, and highway safety initiatives. Our staff conducts impactful research and advances technology in many exciting areas including:

  • The behavior of railroad and transit track, rolling stock, vehicle components and control systems under a wide range of operating conditions.
  • Advancement of leading-edge technologies including autonomous, non-contact and machine vision-based approaches for asset condition assessment.
  • The application of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to today’s most challenging asset maintenance issues.

Come join a stable and growing company and make an impact on some of the world’s most challenging transportation problems. Learn more about ENSCO here.

Position Description

ENSCO is seeking a Senior Railway Research Engineer with experience within the railroad industry to provide research, engineering, testing, and training services to the railway industry in the areas of track; rolling stock; signals and communications; and human factors. 
 
Efforts may focus on a wide variety of railway initiatives including: 
- Rolling stock testing such as ride quality, braking performance and noise/vibration levels
- Vehicle/Track Interaction modeling, simulation, and testing
- Vehicle and track component evaluations
- Bridge evaluations
- Signal and communications testing
- Grade crossing safety
- Ergonomics and human factors 
 
Participation in these efforts may include: 
- Writing research plans, test reports and briefings 
- Conducting the research and testing
- Analysis of data
- Authoring research reports, papers, and briefings
- Serving as a point of contact with external project and research stakeholders
- Managing research teams including work assignments, budget management and administrative activities
- Publishing research results and presenting research at conferences and other industry forums
- Support the establishment of research agendas for federal, commercial, and international clients including participation in industry organizations 

Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience 
• Minimum of 10 years' of relevant experience
• Experience in railroad industry 
• Testing/analysis experience in an applicable engineering field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team
• Ability to build professional and courteous relationships with your colleagues and supervisors 
• Must be able to safely climb a 15-foot-high ladder to gain access to railroad cars
• Ability to be flexible in a fast paced environment.  
• Ability to observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
 
Railroad regulations require that the selected candidate must pass an e-RAILSAFE security background check and online safety tests to work on railroad properties. Wearing safety equipment(hardhat, steel-toe boots, protective vest and protective eyeglasses) when working on railroad properties is required. ENSCO will provide all necessary safety equipment. 

Qualifications Desired:
• Ph.D in an engineering or scientific field
• Active contributor in relevant professional organizations within the rail industry (e.g., participation in or leading of committee meetings/working groups, presentation of research, review/publication of papers for sponsored conferences/journals) 

Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Security Clearance Required: None
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type:  10 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: Pre-Employment Drug and Random Alcohol and Drug (FRA)
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

Salary Range

$134,000 - $178,117.89 USD

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

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This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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