Senior Rail Systems Lead - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Lead to join our World Class Transit/Rail Team in support of our New York Metro Region systems practice.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr Rail System Lead will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and specialists across rail systems disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications), including Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Signals Engineers, and Rail Ops Analysts.  As the Sr Rail System Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that the systems design is completed, and requirements of the Performance Specifications and other design criteria are met. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design and specification development of the following specialties: Systems Integration, SCADA, Communications, Trackwork, Signaling, Train Control, Systems Assurance (RAM), Safety Assurance, Vehicle and Wayside Interfaces, Traction Power Design, Power Supply and Distribution, System and Train Simulation, Tunnel Constructability, and Fire Ventilation
• Overseeing the preparation of detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes for transit/rail projects
• Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules, all applicable industry codes and standards, and client expectations
• Provide valuable leadership to mid-career staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills.
• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues
• Work with tight schedules and motivate project teams
• Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget
• Other duties as assigned/required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• 5 years of experience in managing systems design of rail transit projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15 years of experience in the design and management of complex multidisciplinary rail system projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York
• Experience on design management responsibility, including management of design services during design and construction on at least one alternative delivery rail transit project or other comparable delivery project
• Experience with management and design of at least one transit project with dedicated guideway in a public street in a dense, congested urban environment
• Technical competence in all elements of transit/rail systems engineering
• Experience in different Phases of the Engineering Design Life and familiarity with Systems Engineering standards
• Ability to recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with clients, local, state, and federal regulations
• Understanding of the System Safety Certification processes and RAMS will be an asset
• Knowledge of signaling principles, train control solutions including CBTC (moving block or fixed block) and PTC, and railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA and MIL-STD
• Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and report writing skills

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship is available for this role

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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