Senior Staff Consultant (Rail Simulation)

About This Role

The Senior Staff Consultant in the Railroad Practice will focus on train performance simulation and multibody vehicle dynamics modeling to support accident investigation, operations analysis, and energy efficiency studies. The role emphasizes hands on use of simulation software, technical analysis, and preparation of client facing deliverables.

The consultant will contribute directly to simulation projects using TOES (Train Operations and Energy Simulator) and multibody dynamics tools such as NUCARS or VAMPIRE. In addition, the consultant will assist in data analysis, report preparation, and presentation of results to clients and industry audiences.

What We Can Offer You

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Eligible for Awards Program, Merit Bonus, and/or Annual Bonus
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• Administrative Staff Support
• Pet Insurance
• Work/Life Balance
• Access to Wellbeats - on-demand fitness & well-being videos
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Continuing education opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct train performance simulations using TOES to evaluate operational efficiency, fuel consumption, and schedule adherence.
• Apply multibody vehicle dynamics models (NUCARS, VAMPIRE, or equivalent tools) to analyze vehicle-track interactions, ride quality, and derailment scenarios.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, exhibits, and presentations for clients, technical conferences, and litigation support.
• Analyze operational and vehicle performance data to validate simulation models and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines to integrate simulation results into broader engineering analyses.
• Contribute to ongoing development of modeling methods, procedures, and best practices within the Railroad Practice Group
• Assists in preparing and reviewing project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, appropriate procedures to accomplish the project tasks, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in rail engineering, transportation simulation, or mechanical/structural dynamics is required (internship or graduate research experience acceptable).
• Familiarity with train performance simulation software is required, (TOES preferred).
• Exposure to vehicle dynamics simulation tools (NUCARS, VAMPIRE, SIMPACK, or similar multibody packages).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited University is required
• Master's degree in engineering is preferred.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• 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 required to stand, sit, walk, crawl, climb and lift up to 50#. Work may occasionally need to be performed at various heights, out of doors in varied climate extremes.

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. This position includes work in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, industrial, construction and outdoors. Noise levels, temperature and weather conditions will vary according to the work environment. When appropriate employees will be required to use suitable PPE.

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