About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist project teams with rail vehicle procurement, refurbishment, and state-of-good-repair activities, including preparing meeting minutes, documentation, and coordination materials.
• Support design review tasks and engineering assignments under the guidance of a Professional Engineer or Senior Technical Advisor.
• Participate in specification and design reviews, inspections, and technical/commercial activities by taking notes, organizing materials, and building knowledge of rail vehicle systems.
• Coordinate with clients, car builders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Provide on-site support for project meetings and conduct in-field quality inspections at client and supplier facilities.
• Perform research and prepare reports, presentations, and other internal/external deliverables.
• Contribute to proposal development by assisting with technical narratives, cost estimates, document formatting, and supporting materials for bids and transit projects.

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Who You Are

• EXPERIENCE:
  • Past engineering support experience in the rail and transit industry preferred; strong interest in rail vehicle systems is valued.
• EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution required.
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
  • Registration as an EIT in the State of California is preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year (depending on skills, experience, and geographic location).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance, employer-matched 401(k) with immediate vesting, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, flexible work options, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits.
• Entry-level employees will have access to structured mentorship, formal business and soft-skills training, and an Emerging Professional Network.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Los Angeles, CA (this listing uses the authoritative location for this role).
• Employment type: Full-time, regular.
• This is an entry-level position on a Rolling Stock / Rail Vehicles team. Travel to client and supplier locations may be required.

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Additional Information

• Applicants should be prepared to complete a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
• Note: Certain local hiring rules and contractor obligations may apply; as in the original posting, this role may not be available to individuals working in specific jurisdictions. Applicants with questions about eligibility or accommodations should contact Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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