1099 consultant · ~500–1,040 hrs per funded award · $55–$115/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Engineer in Responsible Charge, Minnesota-Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical, Transit Vehicles)

Be the Minnesota-licensed engineer in responsible charge for putting passenger information screens on buses and light rail vehicles, sealing the design and signing off on the work, with occasional site visits in Minnesota.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~500–1,040 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Review the current vehicle electrical and network specifications for each bus and light rail fleet before anything is designed
Design the power, mounting and onboard network architecture for new passenger information screens
Direct the installation crew and visit the vehicles in Minnesota at key points in the retrofit
Seal the electrical drawings and the retrofit design specification, and sign off on acceptance as the engineer in responsible charge

Required qualifications

A current Professional Engineer license in Minnesota, in good standing (electrical preferred)
Completed transit vehicle or similar vehicle retrofit projects as the responsible engineer: low-voltage power, harnesses, mounting, onboard networks or routers
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Work for a transit agency or a bus or rail vehicle manufacturer
Experience with passenger information, fare, camera or vehicle location equipment on buses or light rail vehicles
Based in or near Minnesota

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $55–$115 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 500–1,040 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Engineer in Responsible Charge, Minnesota-Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical, Transit Vehicles)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the vehicle electrical or onboard equipment project most like this role: the vehicles and fleet size, the equipment installed, the power, mounting and network design you were responsible for, what you sealed or signed, a problem you caught on the real vehicles, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $55–$115 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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