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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Carson City, NV · On-site +1

$80K - $120K/yr

Write, review, negotiate and secure agreements with consultants and/or contractors and coordinate ... test results; analyze information to define a problem, identify relevant concerns or factors ...

City of Reno

Associate Civil Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$112K - $137K/yr

Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests, products and equipment. Coordinate ... contractors and City staff regarding engineering and development projects; provide information ...

U.S. Silica Company

Process Engineer

Lovelock, NV · On-site

Lead teams and direct efforts of contractors. * Passion for results and demand for excellence ... Identify and test new process equipment, develop flow sheets, write feasibility reports, complete ...

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What is a test engineer contractor?

Test Engineer Contractors are professionals who are hired on a temporary or project basis to design, develop, and execute tests on products, software, or systems to ensure they meet quality standards. Unlike full-time employees, contractors typically work for a set duration and may support multiple organizations or projects. Their responsibilities include creating test plans, identifying bugs, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. Test Engineer Contractors bring specialized skills and flexibility, making them valuable for organizations with short-term testing needs or peak workloads.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a test engineer contractor?

To thrive as a Test Engineer Contractor, you need a solid background in software testing methodologies, test case design, and a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with automated testing tools (such as Selenium or JUnit), bug tracking systems, and scripting languages is commonly required, along with certifications like ISTQB being advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure reliable test coverage, efficient issue identification, and seamless collaboration with development teams to deliver high-quality software.

What are some common challenges faced by test engineer contractors when joining a new project team?

Test Engineer Contractors often encounter challenges such as quickly learning new systems, tools, and workflows specific to the client’s environment. Adapting to established team dynamics and understanding project-specific testing requirements can require rapid onboarding. Additionally, contractors must efficiently communicate with permanent team members and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on testing objectives and deliverables, often within tight project timelines. Building trust and demonstrating their expertise early on can help contractors integrate smoothly and contribute effectively.

What is the difference between Test Engineer Contractor vs Test Engineer?

AspectTest Engineer ContractorTest Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant engineering degree and industry certifications; often hired on a temporary basisUsually holds a degree in engineering or related field; may have certifications but often permanent staff
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often working on-site or remotely for a limited periodFull-time employment, working within a team or department, with ongoing responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageHired by companies for specific projects in manufacturing, software, or electronics industriesEmployed directly by organizations across similar industries, with broader responsibilities

In summary, a Test Engineer Contractor is a temporary, project-focused professional hired for specific testing tasks, while a Test Engineer is a permanent employee with ongoing responsibilities. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ mainly in employment status and work scope.

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VIE - Las Vegas Airport - Field Engineer (m/f) 1

Alstom

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Alstom rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

272nd of 494 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the VIE - Field Engineer we're looking for?
Purpose of the job
As an Alstom VIE Field Engineer you will be qualified to undertake activities around the three main site areas for a Turn-key and Signaling Projects to deliver APM (Automated People Mover) solution to improve the transportation experience for the population, through the top-notch technology Alstom provides. In this program you will rotate for 6 months in each function such as Project Management, Installation and Test & Commissioning and be assisted by an experience manager to ensure success of your mission.
Main responsibilities
Project Management (6 months):
  1. Governance:
    1. Deploys and ensures the application of Project Management PM2020 processes at the project.
    2. Pro-actively support the Site Project Manager to manage internal interfaces with project engineering, procurement, supply chain, installation and T&C.
    3. Learn concepts of Earned Value Management (EVM) such as: Tender baseline, EAC (Estimate at Completion), ETC (Estimate To Complete), AC (Actual Cost). Use these concepts to estimate the project financial performance.
  2. Planning:
    1. Support to elaborate and approve with the Project Manager project schedule.
    2. Support the Project Manager to plan project activities and resources. Update ODYC supporting the PM.
    3. Support the Project Manager issuing the release baseline sheet. Connect the ITC Manager, Test Lead, PrEM. and all the main stakeholders at this activity.
    4. Learn how to run the workload review with Planning, Engineering, Installation and T&C team comparing the demand of activities versus the availability of resources at the Project..
  3. Quality:
    1. Ensures that the DFQ cycle is followed, action logged and resolved within the target dates.
    2. Control and communicate NCR and defects at the project scope.
  4. People and Time Management:
    1. Support the Project Manager to supervise contractors, vendors and project resources (FTE and contractors).
    2. Report needs to improve competence and training resources with a proactive and collaborative behavior.
    3. Ensures EHS compliance (Zero deviation), reports, and anticipates issues.
  5. Technical Scope:
    1. Review and keep updated the Project Plan.
    2. Prepare the monthly Project Review and dry-run the meeting with the PM.
    3. Be able to summarize the main threats for the project critical path. Draft an action plan to address those.
    4. Commitment to the Project main physical and financial milestones.
  6. Communication:
    1. Draft the Monthly report and review it with the Project Manager.
    2. Learn how to read and use the Project KPI (financials and technical).
    3. Support the PM to prepare the documentation for the MPR.

Installation Supervising (6 months)
  1. Governance:
    1. Deploys and ensures the application of Installation processes by the ITC team within the project.
    2. Pro-actively support the Site Project Manager and the ITC Manager (PrCOM) manages internal interfaces with project engineering, installation and external technical interfaces with Partners, Third Parties and Customers for Installation activities.
  2. Planning:
    1. Support to elaborate, and approve with the Project Manager, the 4-weeks Lookahead with the determination of the activities.
    2. Represent Alstom at the Access meetings with customer or consultants to ensure site access is planned and granted in accordance with the approved project schedule.
    3. Support the Project Manager to plan installation activities and resources.
    4. Elaborate and review with the team EHS Hazard Analysis to each activity planned.
  3. Quality:
    1. Ensures ITC activities are carried out correctly and on time, according to the plan, budget, and contract requirements, and that Alstom standards are fully followed.
    2. Write and keep updated method and statements of the installation scope.
  4. People and Time Management:
    1. Supervise installation contractors to ensure delivering scope on time and to quality standards required by Alstom.
    2. Execute FMIs on-site per Engineering instructions.
    3. Proactive towards development of resources competency to other team members
    4. Ensures EHS compliance (Zero deviation), reports, and anticipates issues.
  5. Technical Scope:
    1. Prepare and execute installation supervision and PICO tests.
    2. Ensure defects identification and listed at the RTC database.
    3. When leading activities, do it by example, with a clean and well-planned execution strategy.
    4. Check compliance of Signaling systems in relation to system specification documents and contractual requirements.
    5. Commitment to the Project main milestones, leading the execution of them on-site.
  6. Communication:
    1. Provide daily reports, through periodic KPIs and. Resolve technical deviations preventing progress of field activities.
    2. Record NCR , making the appropriate record on the test sheets and reporting the results to system validation and the punch list roll-out.
    3. Ensures all design-related issues are correctly reported in the adequate tools, including defect description and associated test context.
    4. Issues the REX (Returns on Experience - lessons learned) on ITC activities and proposes updates/improvements to the Installation and T&C way of working/process/tools and the T&C Reference Library to optimize T&C performance.

Test & Commissioning (6 months):
  1. Governance:
    1. Deploys and ensures the application of Installation and T&C processes by the ITC team within the project.
    2. Pro-actively support the ITC Manager (PrCOM) manages internal interfaces with project engineering, installation and external technical interfaces with Partners, Third Parties and Customers for T&C activities.
  2. Planning:
    1. Support to elaborate, and approve with the PrCOM/ITC Manager, the 4-weeks Lookahead with the determination of the activities.
    2. Represent Alstom at the Access meetings with customer or consultants to ensure site access is planned and granted in accordance with the approved project schedule.
    3. Support the ITC Manager/PrCOM to plan ITC activities and resources.
    4. Elaborate and review with the team EHS Hazard Analysis to each activity planned.
  3. Quality:
    1. Ensures ITC activities are carried out correctly and on time, according to the plan, budget, and contract requirements, and that Alstom standards are fully followed.
    2. Write and keep updated method and statements of the installation and T&C scope.
  4. People and Time Management:
    1. Supervise installation contractors to ensure delivering scope on time and to quality standards required by Alstom.
    2. Proactive towards development of resources competency to other T&C team members
    3. Ensures EHS compliance (Zero deviation), reports, and anticipates issues.
  5. Technical Scope:
    1. Prepare and execute tests, log analysis, and test reports.
    2. Ensure defects identification and correction (trouble shooting)
    3. When leading activities, do it by example, with a clean and well-planned test execution strategy.
    4. Check compliance of Signaling systems in relation to system specification documents and contractual requirements.
    5. Commitment to the Project main milestones, leading the execution of them on-site.
  6. Communication:
    1. Provide daily reports, through periodic KPIs and. Resolve technical deviations preventing progress of field activities.
    2. Record NCR , making the appropriate record on the test sheets and reporting the results to system validation and the punch list roll-out.
    3. Ensures all design-related issues are correctly reported in the adequate tools, including defect description and associated test context.
    4. Issues the REX (Returns on Experience - lessons learned) on ITC activities and proposes updates/improvements to the Installation and T&C way of working/process/tools and the T&C Reference Library to optimize T&C performance.

Performance Measurement:
  1. Coach Meeting with the Project Director to assess hard and soft skills. Frequency: Every other month.
  2. Present a Development Report related to the functional under rotation listing achievements and challenges compared to the objectives herein this Job Description. Frequency: Monthly.
  3. Feedback from Site Project Manager and ITC Manager. Frequency: Monthly.

All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • Previous experience in project management, installation, or test and commissioning will be considered a plus.
  • Fluent in english
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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