via LinkedIn
$95K - 105K a year
Oversee and coordinate engineering projects, review technical documents, and troubleshoot system issues.
Requires a bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years of project engineering experience, and familiarity with transportation systems and project management tools.
Position Project Engineer Summary The Project Engineer will plan, coordinating and overseeing the execution of assigned APM Revamp projects, ensuring they are completed on time, as directed by Project Manager, and to the required quality standards. And, besides APM Revamp projects, the Project Engineer will support O&M activities of APM as needed as directed by Vice President of Engineering. The role requires excellent communication and reporting skills with Vice President of Engineering, Project Manager and the project staff, supervising and interfacing the project staff, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders, the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and technical expertise to manage the technical aspects of the project, review technical documents and perform troubleshooting. Essential Duties • Develop and manage project plans and schedules. • Conduct and lead activities to achieve project objectives. • Supervise and collaborate with project staff, providing oversight for their progress. • Coordinate with Project Manager, MHI Engineering staff, suppliers, subcontractors, safety staff, and other stakeholders to develop project schedules, change order documents, technical documents, and other necessary documents. • Provide internal and external project progress reports. • Conduct regular progress reviews with the project team, identifying challenges and solutions. • Develop and review engineering deliverables, including technical proposals, cost estimation, design documents, drawings, and procurement specifications. • Review and clarify technical documents, requirements, applicable codes, practices, specifications, and O&M manuals. • Perform design calculations and develop equipment/material specifications, work procedures, testing procedures, manuals, and other required documents. • Perform design work using relevant computer/design software. • Coordinate and conduct site activities such as field surveys, installation, and testing. • Provide on-site coordination, installation supervision, and test & commissioning for assigned project tasks. • Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, develop repair plans, and communicate plans to the CMSI O&M staff. • Collaborate with MHI Engineering staff to resolve technical issues, providing required on-site inspections, documentation, drawings, data, and analysis. • Communicate with the client to maintain customer relationships and ensure smooth project implementation. • Cooperate and communicate effectively with the project manager, engineering manager, and other project members. • Liaison with project managers and other project members to address their needs and requirements, providing timely communication and updates. • Coordinate, collaborate, and provide technical interface coordination, including in-person and online meetings with MHI Engineering staff in Japan. • Provide technical training on APM subsystems to the CMSI O&M team as necessary. • Provide flexibility on working hours to accomplish assigned tasks. Working Hours, Working style 8:00/9:00 – 17:00/18:00 Irregular hours or nighttime work may be required depending on project tasks or troubleshooting needs 25%–50% travel required Working Location Dulles, VA Salary/Benefit $95,000–$105,000 annual salary Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401K with company match Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal time) 11 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement program Behavioral health support Holidays Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 5 years in a Project Engineer or related role within industrial or construction sectors Experience in transportation systems (train/APM) projects or O&M a plus Preferred: Experience with technical proposals, cost estimates, design documents, and procurement specifications Strong understanding of technical codes, standards, and O&M manuals Experience in design, installation, testing/commissioning, quality, and safety Ability to coordinate between domestic and international engineering teams Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Primavera) Knowledge of APM or similar automated systems Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
This job posting was last updated on 2/3/2026