Design Engineer at Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia

Job Description:

This position works with the engineering team, maintenance leaders and area managers to develop detailed engineering drawings and documents to support the business needs of the company. Transforms ideas and concepts into realistic, detailed designs in the form of engineering drawings and supporting documents.  Assists in the management of the engineering documents database and serves as an administrator of key digital systems used in the creation, modification and storage of documents.

Essential Functions

• Develop new designs or revise existing designs as necessary to meet the requirements of engineering, maintenance, safety and production personnel.


• Create, maintain, and/or verify accuracy of engineering documentation.


• Serve as a technical drafting and CAD mentor for Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other departments.


• Provide project management oversight for new and existing engineering design control systems.


• Provide administrative oversight of the engineering document repository, which includes drawings, manuals, bills of material, engineering standards and procedures.

• Proficiency with computer aided drafting (CAD) software and CAD standards


• Experience using independent evaluation, people skills, and planning tools to coordinate projects focused on the delivery of efficient and robust design 


• Experience managing and interfacing with PDM systems


• Experience with specific techniques required to perform analysis and designs common to the specific engineering discipline.


• Familiarity with engineering and safety standards such as ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA, and ASME.


• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferred. 


• 2-3 years of experience in design related experience, preferred. 

About Amsted Rail/Brenco:

We are a privately held, 100% employee-owned company!  As an Amsted Rail employee, you are an owner.  Our commitment to employee’s professional satisfaction includes creating space and opportunities to be creative and be an integral part of our innovation journey; for employee’s personal fulfillment, we invest in everyone’s growth and development while ensuring a work environment that values them as an individual, with their unique set of strengths and beliefs.

Amsted Rail is an industry leader that can offer more than a chance to succeed. Through our competitive wages, outstanding benefits, and internal development and advancement opportunities, you will have the chance to create a career of which you can be proud. 

Benefits include being an employee-owner participating in our ESOP program and benefiting from an additional full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with employer matching.   

To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com