LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has openings for the position listed below. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communications skills, work well in a team. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.

SENIOR RAIL OPERATIONS ANALYST

Responsible for undertaking studies and analyses of travel time, rail system capacity, network improvements, traction power system performance and signal block layout/control line optimization, the Senior Rail Operations Analyst will be part of LTK's Rail Operations and Simulation practice. This position can be located in any of the firm's permanent office locations.

The Senior Rail Operations Analyst will also develop rail service and operating plans, as well as have responsibility for identifying new business opportunities. A significant portion of the Analyst's time may be devoted to authoring technical reports, creating presentations and developing proposals for new assignments.

The position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in rail operations, including service plan and operating plan development. Experience with using software to simulate train performance, evaluate rail network operations and capacity, and assess traction power systems is required, as is proficiency with office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). The position requires an undergraduate degree in an appropriate field; a master’s degree is highly desirable.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has openings for the position listed below. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communications skills, work well in a team. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.

RAIL OPERATIONS ANALYST

Responsible for supporting studies and analyses of travel time, rail system capacity, network improvements, traction power system performance and signal block layout/control line optimization under the direction of Project Managers, Project Directors and Senior Rail Operations Analysts. The Rail Operations Analyst will be part of LTK's Rail Operations and Simulation practice. This position can be located in any of the firm's permanent office locations.

The Rail Operations Analyst will also develop rail service and operating plans, as well as support the pursuit of new business opportunities. The Analyst should be comfortable authoring technical reports, creating presentations and developing proposals for new assignments.

The position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in rail operations planning. Experience with using software to simulate train performance, evaluate rail network operations and capacity, and assess traction power systems is required, as is proficiency with office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). The position requires an undergraduate degree in an appropriate field; a master’s degree is highly desirable.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries has a unique and immediate opportunity available for Senior Communications Engineers.
  
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

Minimum requirements:  BSEE degree with ten years of experience in the application of current communications technologies. 

Responsibilities include: developing systems level designs for a central control system, communications applications involving fiber optics, SONET, telephony, CCTV, audio systems, data communications networks, and integrated communications control systems; development of conceptual designs and contract documents sufficient to allow a qualified contractor to design and build state-of-the-art communications networks for various clients, primarily public transit agencies.  The work includes established design criteria, writing specifications, preparation of cost estimates and reviewing contractors’ submittals.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of carrying out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.  A PE or EIT is desirable but not required.  Experience with the U.S. transit/transportation industry is an advantage.  Locations:  Portland, OR and Minneapolis, MN
LTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages.  Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to: 

        Human Resources Administrator
        LTK Engineering Services
        100 W. Butler Avenue
        Ambler, PA 19002
        p: 215.641.8891
        f:  215.542.7676
        E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has an opening for the position listed below. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and work well in a team. PE registration is desirable, but not required. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of carrying out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.

SYSTEM-WIDE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Minimum requirements: BS Engineering degree with 5 years of experience or Associates degree with 10 years experience in electrical design and construction.

The successful individual should have a high degree of understanding of the National Electrical Code. Basic electrical design experience should include: panel boards and distribution; wire and cable sizing; conduit and duct bank; and manhole and handhold design. Location: Minneapolis, MN

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

        Human Resources Administrator 
        LTK Engineering Services 
       100 W. Butler Avenue 
        Ambler, PA 19002 
        p: 215.641.8891 
        f: 215.542.7676
        E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has an immediate opening in Portland, OR for the position listed below. Candidates must possess broad-based knowledge of mechanical engineering (Kinematics and Dyamics; Materials, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and HVAC) and familiarity with most aspects of electrical engineering; excellent written and oral communications skills, and the ability work well in a team. A PE registration is desirable but not required. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements. Extensive travel, both domestic and foreign, is required.

RAIL VEHICLE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Minimum Qualifications: A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-15 years of rail vehicle experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review design submittals and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
Participate in formal design review meetings and technical working sessions.
Inspect and review prototype and first article equipment and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.
Witness electro-mechanical equipment undergoing qualification testing, including; shock and vibration, environmental, electrical stress, and functional testing.
Conduct forensic investigation of failed components and equipment and reporting findings.
Develop technical specifications for electro-mechanical equipment.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has an opening for the position listed below.  Candidates must possess excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills, and work well in a team.  PE registration is desirable but not required.  Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements. 

RAIL TRANSIT VEHICLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Minimum qualifications include a BSEE degree and 7 years of related experience (experience can be substituted for degree).  Experience should include one or more of the following: design, manufacture, test, commissioning, and maintenance of transit and railway vehicles.  Vehicle systems experience should include: Propulsion (both AC and DC primary supply), Braking, Auxiliary Power Supply, HVAC, Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Cab Signal, Communications, Doors, Diagnostics, Car Controls (trainlines and data networks), and embedded microprocessors used in the control of the aforementioned systems.  Candidate must have a proven track record of participation in successful transit vehicle procurement programs.  Candidate should also be skilled in the preparation of technical specifications and cost estimates.

Location:  Minneapolis

Travel is required, as well as some long distance and international trips.
 
LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities, and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

        Human Resources Administrator
        LTK Engineering Services
        100 W. Butler Avenue
        Ambler, PA 19002
        p: 215.641.8891
        f:  215.542.7676
        E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has an opening for the position listed below. A PE registration is desirable but not required. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.

SENIOR RAIL TRANSIT VEHICLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of rail transit or railroad vehicle program experience. Experience should include one or more of the following: design, manufacture, test, and commissioning of rail vehicles, with subsystem experience in propulsion, braking, auxiliary power, automatic train control (ATC), doors, HVAC, communications, car controls (trainlines and networks), embedded microprocessors, and diagnostics. The candidate must possess excellent writing skills and be experienced in the preparation of technical specifications.

Location: Boston, MA.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to: 

        Human Resources Administrator 
        LTK Engineering Services 
        100 W. Butler Avenue 
        Ambler, PA 19002 
        p: 215.641.8891 
        f: 215.542.7676 
        E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, has a unique opportunity for:

NETWORK ENGINEER

Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in electrical engineering or a related field of study and 5 years work experience to include:

• Preparation of technical specifications
• Cellular backhaul design and deployment, including fiber, microwave, and MPLS networks
• Network management systems, HP Open View or equivalent
• Network standards such as 802.x, SONET, CAN, and LON, as well as inter-network converters
• Internet core protocols
• Message/packet structures such as EMP and AMQP
• Security technologies such as WEP, WAP/WAP2, TKIP, AES, PSK, HMAC, and TLS
• Network throughput, latency, and reliability calculations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. A PE or EIT is desirable but not required.

Primary work location is Ambler, PA. Applicant must be willing to travel as necessary for work assignments.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:


Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 W. Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f : 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, is currently accepting résumés from experienced engineers for transit projects in Ambler, PA; Minneapolis, MN; and Seattle, WA.

DESIGN ENGINEER
OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS

Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and at least five years of experience in the design of overhead contact systems (OCS). Experience should include design of auto-tensioned catenary and single contact wire, low profile fixed catenary, and fixed trolley wire installations. The candidate must be skilled in the preparation of drawings, specifications and cost estimates and should have the capability and experience to manage projects and lead a group of engineers and CAD operators. Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills; PE registration is desirable, but not essential.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has openings for positions listed below. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communications skills, work well in a team and be willing to relocate to one of LTK’s office locations which currently include Ambler, PA; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; and Portland, OR. A PE registration is desirable but not required. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.

RAIL VEHICLE ENGINEER

Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of rail vehicle experience. Experience should include one or more of the following: design, systems integration, manufacture, test, commissioning, maintenance, overhaul, operation of rail vehicles, and experience in one or more mechanical or electrical subsystem.

Location: Ambler, Boston,, Denver, or Portland

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries has a unique available opportunity.  Ideal candidates will be a self-starter, capable of carrying out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.  A PE or EIT is desirable but not required.  Experience with the U.S. transit/transportation industry is an advantage.

RAIL TRACTION POWER ENGINEER

Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 5-10 years of related experience. Work experience and knowledge of AC and DC traction power system design may be substituted for degree requirements. Background experience should include design of 600/750 volt DC rail transit traction power substations, including switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and overhead catenary/third rail distribution systems.

Location: Seattle, Washington

LTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has an opening for the position listed below. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and work well in a team. A PE registration is desirable but not required. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.

SENIOR RAIL TRANSIT VEHICLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of rail transit or railroad vehicle program experience. Experience should include one or more of the following: design, manufacture, test, and commissioning of rail vehicles, with subsystem experience in propulsion, braking, auxiliary power, automatic train control (ATC), doors, HVAC, communications, car controls (trainlines and networks), and diagnostics. The candidate must be skilled in the preparation of specifications and cost estimates. Locations: Ambler, PA or Los Angeles, CA.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK Engineering Services, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the rail transit industry, currently has an opening for the position listed below. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and be willing to relocate to Boston, MA; Portland OR or Denver, CO. PE registration is desirable, but not essential. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.

Railroad and Rail Transit Signal/Train Control Engineers

Qualifications include a BSEE degree and 5-15 years of applicable work experience. Experience should include design, installation, system test, operation and maintenance of railroad and/or rail transit signal systems. Design experience should include automatic train control systems, microprocessor and relay based interlockings, block signal systems, and highway crossing warning systems. Candidate must be skilled in the preparation of drawings (including signal block layout), specifications and cost estimates. Capability and experience to manage projects is also desirable. Location: Boston, MA; Porland, OR or Denver, CO.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, has a unique opportunity for:

RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in electrical engineering or related field of study and 5 years work experience to include:

• Preparation of technical specifications
• RF-related investigations and studies including formal reports and recommendations
• Development of work plans and procedures
• Test and measuring equipment including spectrum analyzers, scanning receivers, GPS receivers, RF signal and  CW generators, and associated tools
• Data analysis software applications
• Radio-related hardware, software and protocol application development
• Physical wireless and data backhaul network architecture planning
• Development of site systems integration drawings for wireless communication installations
• RF network applications within rail transit environment including both vehicle and wayside installations
• Electric rail vehicle electromagnetic environment and EMC considerations
• RF coverage analysis software
• FCC regulations, and licensing processes
• Cellular networks including base station and antenna design and integration

Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. A PE or EIT is desirable but not required.

Primary work location is Ambler, PA.  Applicant must be willing to travel as necessary for work assignments.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, one of the nation's most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, currently has an immediate opening in Washington DC,  Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA for the position listed below. Candidates must possess broad-based knowledge of mechanical engineering (Kinematics and Dyamics; Materials, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and HVAC) and familiarity with most aspects of electrical engineering; excellent written and oral communications skills, and the ability work well in a team. A PE registration is desirable but not required. Where appropriate, relevant professional experience will be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements. Extensive travel, both domestic and foreign, is required.

RAIL VEHICLE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Minimum Qualifications: A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of rail vehicle experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review design submittals and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
Participate in formal design review meetings and technical working sessions.
Inspect and review prototype and first article equipment and prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits.
Witness electro-mechanical equipment undergoing qualification testing, including; shock and vibration, environmental, electrical stress, and functional testing.
Forensic investigation of failed components and equipment and reporting findings.
Develop technical specifications for electro-mechanical equipment.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, offering attractive professional opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit details to:

Human Resources Administrator
LTK Engineering Services
100 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
p: 215.641.8891
f: 215.542.7676
E-mail: zhr@ltk.com