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Systra Group

Engineering and consultancy for public transport

Mechanical Engineer of Structures

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSão Paulo, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; specialization, supplementary training, or proven experience in metallic structures, welding, or structural integrity is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in train manufacturing and refurbishment projects, structural evaluation of welded metallic components or assemblies, damage analysis, repair definition, and heavy maintenance, structural recovery, or failure engineering environments.
  • Technical knowledge of welding processes, structural behavior of welded joints, distortions, repairs to metallic structures, and good practices for recovering damaged structures.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
  • Advanced English.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and structurally assess damaged railcar bodies, identifying deformations, cracks, losses of integrity, joint failures, and damage to primary and secondary structural components.
  • Technically analyze the effects of an accident on a structure, determine the extent of damage, and define repairability criteria.
  • Propose structural repair solutions, including reinforcement, partial component replacement, recovery of deformed elements, and welding interventions, ensuring technical feasibility, structural safety, and compliance with project requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience repairing railcar structures, recovering damaged rolling stock, analyzing structural failures, conducting post-collision inspections, and defining repair strategies for welded metal bodies.
  • Experience with technical documentation for structural modifications and familiarity with multidisciplinary engineering environments.
  • Experience reviewing and standardizing documentation.
  • Fluency in English.

About the Company

Systra Group

Engineering and consultancy for public transport

Systra is a global engineering and consultancy group that designs, builds, and maintains public transport and mobility infrastructure. Its work spans the entire project lifecycle, starting in the early design phase and continuing through deployment and testing to ongoing maintenance. The company operates in more than 80 countries with about 11,000 employees, focusing especially on mass transit and rail, bridges, and broader transport solutions. It differentiates itself through its scale, international reach, and end-to-end involvement in projects, supported by a strong track record and industry rankings. The goal is to connect people and regions by making travel more fluid and accessible, thereby supporting social inclusion, employment, education, and leisure for communities worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1957

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