CBTC Project Engineer

Parsons Corporation•USA CA (Virtual Office), CA

13d•$103,500 - $181,100

About The Position

Parsons is hiring for its Rail and Transit sector to lead and innovate in rail transit systems. The position combines project engineering and client consultation to deliver solutions in Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) and Automatic Train Control (ATC) systems. The role involves leading complex rail systems projects, engineering support and technical specifications, design reviews, testing and implementation oversight, migration planning, change management, and system assurance. The position is part of the Critical Infrastructure team, which designs, delivers, and modernizes infrastructure to improve communities, mobility, economic growth, sustainability, and resiliency. Travel to client or project sites may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of related work experience in rail systems projects.
Proven experience managing significant and complex rail systems projects.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel to client or project site locations as required.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Systems Engineering Certification, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience with IEEE, CENELEC, and ISO standards.
Strong familiarity with suppliers such as Hitachi, Siemens, and Alstom.
Creative and strategic business thinking with strong emotional intelligence.
Collaborative and network-oriented leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex rail systems projects, ensuring system design schedules and budgets are met.
Provide engineering support and prepare technical specifications for CBTC systems, including functional, subsystem, testing, maintenance, and training requirements.
Oversee and perform technical reviews of transit system designs, including legacy and new rail fleets.
Oversee and witness factory testing and field implementation for train control subsystems.
Support migration and cutover planning for CBTC/ATC on brownfield rail transit systems.
Manage configuration and change management processes for large CBTC procurements.
Develop and implement system assurance and quality plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as CENELEC.
Foster a professional environment of innovation, opportunity, development, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop individual and team talent.