Emissions Compliance Engineer

About the role

The Emissions Compliance Engineer at Wabtec provides engineering and regulatory compliance expertise for emissions testing laboratories and locomotive field service activities. The engineer interprets regulatory requirements, evaluates laboratory and service practices, resolves complex compliance issues and improves processes and controls, working with Engineering, Engine Performance, Laboratory Operations, Field Services and Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance across multiple locations and jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate emissions testing laboratory and locomotive field service activities for compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Serve as a technical compliance resource for engineering, laboratory, testing, certification and field service activities.
• Interpret U.S. and international emissions regulations and communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Analyze complex compliance issues and recommend practical solutions or improvements.
• Lead or coordinate compliance activities across laboratories and service operations, including facilities in Erie, Pennsylvania; Grove City, Pennsylvania; and Fort Worth, Texas.
• Plan, conduct, document and follow up on compliance audits of facilities, processes, records and field service activities.
• Maintain and improve compliance records, procedures, controls and documentation.
• Support product development, regulatory testing and certification by identifying emissions obligations.
• Provide technical support for compliance investigations, corrective actions and regulatory inquiries.
• Develop procedures, tools, guidance and training materials, and monitor changing emissions requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education and relevant technical experience.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in emissions compliance, product compliance, testing, regulatory affairs, environmental compliance or a related discipline.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and solve complex technical or compliance issues with limited guidance.
• Strong analytical skills and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to organize and lead technical work across functions and locations, and to travel as needed.
• Preferred: locomotive, marine engine or mobile-source emissions experience; U.S. EPA and international regulations; emissions measurement and engine testing; North American railroad service practices; VBA macros.

What we offer

• Salary range of $91,000-$129,800, depending on experience, education and location.
• Possible relocation assistance if eligibility requirements are met.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement, and possibly an annual bonus.