Rail/Operations Simulation Engineer

About Us:

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are building self-propelled railcars and vehicles to change the paradigm in freight logistics. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. By helping us make rail competitive with trucking, you can contribute to work that matters in solving big societal problems like reducing emissions, improving safety, and minimizing road congestion. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking/transportation. We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Rail/Operations Simulation Engineer to join our engineering team, focusing on the development and application of simulation models for rail operations. This role is pivotal in assessing and optimizing the performance of Intramotev's self-propelled rail vehicles within diverse customer environments and operational profiles, primarily utilizing GreenNet simulation software. You will contribute to our mission by providing crucial insights that inform design, deployment, and customer solutions for autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles.

This position will be based out of St. Louis, MO. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct operational simulations: Perform detailed simulations of rail logistics and operations at potential customer sites using GreenNet to evaluate the performance and benefits of Intramotev's railcars.
• Develop and validate simulation models: Create, maintain, and validate simulation models that accurately represent customer operational profiles, rail networks, and vehicle interactions.
• Analyze simulation results: Interpret simulation outputs to provide insights into efficiency improvements, emissions reductions, safety enhancements, and congestion minimization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders: Work closely with engineering, business development, and customer-facing teams to define simulation requirements and communicate findings.
• Support technical sales and proposals: Generate data and case studies derived from simulations to support customer proposals and pre-project approval documents.
• Identify areas for improvement: Based on simulation insights, recommend improvements to product design or operational strategies.
• Research and implement new simulation technologies: Stay abreast of technological advancements and recommend potential applications and technology investments to enhance our solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and peer reviews.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams, typically 3-10 members, on diverse projects.
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel for customer visits, integration, demonstrations, and conferences.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology.
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport.
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient rail/transportation network.

About You:

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science.
• 3+ years of experience in operations research, simulation, or a related engineering field.
• Proficiency in simulation software, specifically GreenNet, for rail or logistics operations.
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.
• Open-minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment or as an individual contributor.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• U.S. Person (immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with other discrete-event simulation software such as Simio or AnyLogic.
• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, Unmanned Systems, or Mining.
• Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, or optimization techniques.
• Experience in technical consulting or customer-facing roles.
• Good understanding of system engineering processes.

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Relocation:

This position offers a competitive relocation package for qualified candidates. Relocation is also offered based on candidate eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.