Rolling Stock Engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and installation of rail vehicles. This includes locomotives, carriages, wagons and multiple units. Rolling Stock Engineers design new trains and electrical or mechanical parts, supervise modifications and resolve any technical problems. Rolling Stock Engineers also perform maintenance duties, ensuring trains are in good condition and meet quality and safety standards.
What are the typical duties and activities for a Rolling Stock Engineer?
From employer to employer the job description of a Rolling Stock Engineer will vary, however typical duties and activities undertaken include:
read and follow written technical instructions
help to build new engines and carriages
fit out carriages with lighting, upholstery, control panels and communication systems
inspect bodywork, roofs and undercarriages for wear and tear or damage
repair or replace parts
carry out regular checks on brakes and couplings
take apart, test and reassemble mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
write reports and update maintenance records
How can we help with your Rolling Stock Engineer job search?
For over 15 years we have specialised in securing contract and permanent opportunities for Rolling Stock Engineer professionals across the Construction, Civils, Rail, Power and Telecoms sectors.
Working globally with the largest contractors, consultancies, along with many infrastructure owners and operators, we are ideally positioned to work with talented Rolling Stock Engineers and secure the market's leading Rolling Stock Engineer opportunities.
With a reputation for being experts in the sectors that we operate, we are also renowned for consistently delivering the right opportunities to our candidates, working proactively in order to give our candidates the edge in a competitive marketplace.
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Hamilton is a port city within the the Canadian province of Ontario. 58 kilometres southwest of Toronto, Hamilton has an estimated population of 536,000 and is home to the McMaster University, which is ranked 4th on the Canada. Hamilton has seen numerous large scale construction projects over the past couple of years and has multiple large constructions projects in the pipeline, such as:
Kiwi Condos
Located at 212 King William Street this 14-storey tower is set to be completed in 2023 and will see 300 luxury residential units built.
Capital infrastructure projects
The City of Hamilton Hamilton’s recently approved budget includes $474 million for capital infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, traffic lights, sidewalks, parks and facilities. Some specific projects include:
Transit initiatives – $192.9 million
Roads, bridges, traffic, sidewalks – $114.2 million
Long-term care and recreation facilities – $39.7 million
Housing initiatives – $30.3 million
Looking for a new construction job?
If you are looking for a new opportunity, please get in touch with our specialist recruiters to discuss your situation in more detail. Alternatively you can search all of our current live jobs across the Construction, Civils, Rail, Power and Telecoms sectors.
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We are always pushing boundaries to improve our services to our clients and candidates. So taking pride in what we do is ranked extremely high. Find out more about the services we can provide for you.