What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Consultant (Rail Technology) position at Engineering Systems Inc?
Compensation will be made up of a competitive base salary as well as bonus potential determined by your own individual performance and the performance of the organization overall.
About ESi
Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is a multidisciplinary engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large-scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. As a firm, our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. In many cases, we provide structural design services for repairs and retrofits to damaged or otherwise deficient residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety and depth of our project work creates a variety of fulfilling roles at ESi.
Some of the benefits we can offer you!
- Professional Development investment
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Merit Bonus
- Annual Bonus
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) – encouraged to take at least 20 days of paid time off/year
- Career Growth
- Pet Insurance
- Work/Life Balance
- 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
- Access to OnePass – provides unlimited access to a nationwide network of gyms
- Wellness Reimbursement
- 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
- Business casual dress code and positive working environment
- Continuing education opportunities
About This Role
The Senior Consultant in the Rail Practice will lead rail technology development and evaluation projects. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including managing projects and leading staff. This position requires experience in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management. The Senior Consultant will lead other staff and contractors specializing in software, algorithm, and technology development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage technology consulting projects within the ESi railroad practice and lead associated staff and contractors.
- Provide technology consulting services to rail clients including the implementation of automation and artificial intelligence.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring technical quality and client satisfaction.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
- Develop new business opportunities through proposal writing, presentations, and direct client engagement.
- As-needed travel to client sites to accomplish objectives.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the growth and technical advancement of the Rail Practice.
Experience Requirements
- 7 years of professional experience in developing technologies utilized in the rail industry.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
- Experience with utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) and Artificial Intelligence tools.
- Strong background in client interaction, business development, and proposal preparation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present to clients and technical audiences.
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, software, industrial engineering
Certifications Required
- Pursuit of an EIT/PE license encouraged
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and sit. Site inspections may require that employees stand, walk, carry tools, and/or work from an elevated position for extended periods of time.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise levels at project sites are variable and may be loud enough to require hearing protection.
To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.
It is the policy of ESi, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESi is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment@engsys.com
Salary : $100,000 - $185,000