ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Technical Advisor – On call

Together, we work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Advise on oversight of operations of transit & rail lines: training, facility upkeep, workforce welfare, CBA compliance, and regulatory compliance
• Fleet reliability, mod programs, repeat rail car failure analysis etc.
• Equipment inspection and evaluation of diesel/coach fleet
• Initial inspection and failure analysis of R&R material
• Collaborates with regional leadership and other senior leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Develops and promotes short-range and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that provide for strategic business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances).
• Cultivates relationships with long-term, key clients.
• Seeks opportunities to strengthen client relationships.

Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of one or more of VHB’s Service and Market areas, as well as that of industry competitors.
• Proven ability to drive strategic direction.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional mechanical/maintenance/inspection experience of commuter rail fleets
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is expected

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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