Job Title: Engineer III, Mechanical FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering Manager, Mechanical GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: The Engineer III, Mechanical is responsible for leading all technical aspects of designing and developing complete mechanical systems for railroad maintenance of way equipment. They lead the development of the complete mechanical system providing technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Functional & Technical Skills
- Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design. Provide input to machine concept development and prepare time and scope estimates for design of new projects.
- Design and develop complex mechanical systems, equipment, and products for industrial machinery.
- Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
- Validate designs through analysis and testing
- Develop and ensure standardization and best practices for design methods and documentation.
Operational Excellence
- Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
- Research, test and recommend new and emerging technologies and processes for systems and components.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining mechanical system designs. Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
- Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.
- Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 5+ years experience in the following:
- Railroads, transportation, agricultural, or heavy construction equipment design.
- Power systems, engine integration into power units and generator sets (up to 2000 Hp/1.3MW).
- Complex/large scale machine layout and kinematic design.
- Large scale structural design and analysis.
- Directing individual or small teams of engineers and designers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Six Sigma Green Belt and PE
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software
WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- Up to 5% travel, including international
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Job Title: Engineer III, Mechanical FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering Manager, Mechanical GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: The Engineer III, Mechanical is responsible for leading all technical aspects of designing and developing complete mechanical systems for railroad maintenance of way equipment. They lead the development of the complete mechanical system providing technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Functional & Technical Skills
- Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design. Provide input to machine concept development and prepare time and scope estimates for design of new projects.
- Design and develop complex mechanical systems, equipment, and products for industrial machinery.
- Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
- Validate designs through analysis and testing
- Develop and ensure standardization and best practices for design methods and documentation.
Operational Excellence
- Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
- Research, test and recommend new and emerging technologies and processes for systems and components.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining mechanical system designs. Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
- Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.
- Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 5+ years experience in the following:
- Railroads, transportation, agricultural, or heavy construction equipment design.
- Power systems, engine integration into power units and generator sets (up to 2000 Hp/1.3MW).
- Complex/large scale machine layout and kinematic design.
- Large scale structural design and analysis.
- Directing individual or small teams of engineers and designers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Six Sigma Green Belt and PE
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software
WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- Up to 5% travel, including international
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Job Title: Engineer III, Mechanical FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering Manager, Mechanical GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: The Engineer III, Mechanical is responsible for leading all technical aspects of designing and developing complete mechanical systems for railroad maintenance of way equipment. They lead the development of the complete mechanical system providing technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Functional & Technical Skills
- Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design. Provide input to machine concept development and prepare time and scope estimates for design of new projects.
- Design and develop complex mechanical systems, equipment, and products for industrial machinery.
- Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
- Validate designs through analysis and testing
- Develop and ensure standardization and best practices for design methods and documentation.
Operational Excellence
- Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
- Research, test and recommend new and emerging technologies and processes for systems and components.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining mechanical system designs. Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
- Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.
- Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 5+ years experience in the following:
- Railroads, transportation, agricultural, or heavy construction equipment design.
- Power systems, engine integration into power units and generator sets (up to 2000 Hp/1.3MW).
- Complex/large scale machine layout and kinematic design.
- Large scale structural design and analysis.
- Directing individual or small teams of engineers and designers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Six Sigma Green Belt and PE
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software
WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- Up to 5% travel, including international
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
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Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Dec 20, 2025