Senior Railroad Research Civil Engineer

ENSCO is seeking a Senior Level 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

Qualifications Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
* Minimum of 5 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:
* Master's degree or higher 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