Systems Engineer

Job Description

Design, maintain, implement, or improve electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes. Perform a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment. Perform basic testing, determine causes of test failures, and record testing documentation. Assist in designing testing/troubleshooting procedures. Confer with customers, engineers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects. Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps. Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations. Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities. Prepare specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials. Analyze details of the vehicles to accommodate change orders and design changes during the course of customer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, implement, or improve electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems.

• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks using computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.

• Perform basic testing, determine causes of test failures, and record testing documentation.

• Assist in designing testing/troubleshooting procedures.

• Confer with customers, engineers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects.

• Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps.

• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing detailed calculations.

• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.

• Prepare specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.

• Analyze details of vehicles to accommodate change orders and design changes during customer reviews.

Essential Skills

• Rolling Stock

• Validation

• Trouble Shooting

• Train Communication Network (TCN)

• Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)

• Communication-based Train Control (CBTC)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Carbody/application knowledge

Work Environment

Work with a variety of engineering software and equipment. Engage in collaboration with customers, engineers, and other stakeholders. Ensure adherence to industry standards and customer requirements. Perform tasks in various environments, including industrial, commercial, and domestic settings. Prepare and review detailed technical documentation and specifications.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.