CBTC & NextGen Systems Engineering DIrector

STV•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•$162,011 - $185,155•Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a CBTC & Next Gen Engineering Director for its Systems Department in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This senior leadership position provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), next-generation train control systems, systems integration, rail signaling, safety assurance, and transit modernization programs throughout North America and select international markets. The Director serves as a recognized technical authority and trusted advisor, leading multidisciplinary teams through the planning, design, integration, verification, validation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of complex transportation systems. The role involves collaboration with transit agencies, rail operators, technology suppliers, contractors, and STV project teams to deliver large-scale infrastructure programs from concept development through revenue service. The Director also advances STV's rail systems practice through client engagement, business development, strategic planning, technical innovation, and talent development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressive experience in rail transit, signaling, train control, systems engineering, or transportation infrastructure.
10+ years of experience supporting CBTC, advanced train control, or systems integration programs.
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex project delivery efforts.
Extensive experience with CBTC, rail signaling systems, systems integration, requirements management, interface management, V&V, testing and commissioning, operational readiness, and safety assurance programs.
Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and transportation infrastructure delivery.
Experience working directly with transit agencies, rail operators, suppliers, and contractors.
Excellent leadership, communication, client-facing, and presentation skills.
Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Business Administration.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
INCOSE Certification (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP).
Experience with ATO, ATS, PTC, digital interlockings, ETCS, platform screen door integration, or cybersecurity for operational technology systems.
Familiarity with AREMA, APTA, FRA, IEC, and IEEE standards and requirements.
Experience supporting major transit agencies such as MTA, WMATA, SEPTA, NJ Transit, MBTA, CTA, Sound Transit, Metrolinx, TTC, or similar organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities for CBTC, Next Generation Train Control, PTC, ATO, ATS, moving block systems, digital interlockings, and advanced rail technologies.
Establish technical direction and engineering governance for major transit and rail modernization programs.
Oversee systems architecture, requirements management, interface management, integration planning, and lifecycle systems engineering activities.
Guide multidisciplinary project teams through design development, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operational transition.
Ensure alignment of signaling, communications, cybersecurity, rolling stock, traction power, facilities, track, and operational systems.
Serve as a senior technical authority for CBTC and advanced train control technologies.
Develop and maintain technical standards, methodologies, best practices, and quality procedures.
Perform technical reviews and provide executive-level oversight of complex engineering deliverables.
Support project governance, risk management, issue resolution, and technical decision-making.
Mentor and develop technical leaders and foster innovation and engineering excellence.
Direct RAMS activities and safety assurance programs; lead hazard analyses, system safety assessments, and safety certification efforts.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and project requirements; support risk identification, mitigation planning, and operational safety strategies.
Coordinate with owners, operators, safety assessors, and regulatory authorities.
Lead V&V strategies for safety-critical transportation systems and oversee factory testing, site testing, systems integration testing, trial operations, and commissioning.
Direct operational readiness planning and revenue service implementation, ensuring technical performance requirements are achieved before system acceptance.
Coordinate testing interfaces among suppliers, contractors, and operating agencies.
Act as a primary technical liaison with transit agencies, rail operators, technology suppliers, contractors, and owner representatives.
Facilitate technical workshops, design reviews, integration meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities; manage relationships across teams and project partners.
Support procurement reviews, technical evaluations, supplier performance assessments, and project delivery risk mitigation.
Monitor emerging rail systems, digital infrastructure, automation, and intelligent transportation technologies; identify opportunities to improve operations and develop service offerings and technology adoption strategies.
Represent STV at industry conferences, client events, technical committees, and professional organizations, and contribute to thought leadership and the firm's rail systems capabilities.
Support strategic pursuits, proposal development, technical approaches, staffing plans, client presentations, capture planning, and positioning for major rail and transit opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with transit agencies, transportation authorities, rail operators, and industry partners; identify opportunities to grow STV's systems engineering and rail modernization services.
Lead, mentor, and develop systems engineering professionals across disciplines; support recruiting, onboarding, training, career development, and succession planning.
Promote collaboration across offices, business units, and technical disciplines, fostering safety, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships