Systems Engineering Manager – Rail & Transit
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Richland • California, District of Columbia, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $101,900 - $168,800 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Leads and manages multidisciplinary teams in the design, integration, and commissioning of rail and transit systems
- Oversees the development and implementation of system architectures, interface specifications, and verification and validation plans for large-scale transit projects
- Provides technical leadership in systems engineering processes, including requirements management, system hazard analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and safety certification in accordance with industry standards
- Acts as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors on all matters related to systems engineering and integration for rail and transit projects
- Defines project scope, organizes and executes assignments, and ensures that all engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and performance standards
- Develops and implements systems engineering management plans, risk management strategies, and configuration management processes for complex rail and transit projects
- Conducts quality control checks, reviews calculations, designs, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, and oversees on-site inspections and remedial design work as needed
- Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in rail and transit systems engineering, and recommends changes or improvements to engineering plans and programs
- May function as the project manager for routine to complex rail and transit systems engineering projects, including responsibilities for marketing, contract negotiation, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination, and resource allocation
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- M.S. or graduate-level technical coursework preferred
- P.E. license is Required
- 15 to 20 years of experience in rail/transit systems environments
- 10 or more years of experience focused on systems engineering and integration for rail and transit projects
- Strong technical writing and communications skills, proven through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees
- Demonstrated expertise in train control, signaling, and related safety-critical systems
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, FRA, FTA) and safety certification processes
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
systems engineeringrequirements managementsystem hazard analysisfailure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)safety certificationsystem architecturesinterface specificationsverification and validation plansrisk managementconfiguration management
Soft skills
technical leadershipproject managementcommunication skillstechnical writingteam managementclient liaisonorganizational skillsquality controlproblem-solvingnegotiation
Certifications
P.E. license