CBTC Systems Engineer - Rail & Transit

Parsons Corporation

About The Position

Systems Engineer – Rail/ Transit Opportunity : Parsons is now hiring an experienced Systems Engineer with extensive experience in brownfield resignaling systems in support of rail transit projects in North America. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for working with transit agencies to define their operations and maintenance requirements for a new Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This role will include collaborating with agency stakeholders and the signaling supplier industry on best practices to define the new system and procure services. The candidate should have experience in designing and/or implementing Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) systems in a brownfield project. The candidate must be able to support projects remotely and travel as needed for key meetings with agency staff and Contractors.

Requirements

4-year degree in Engineering (or related field) and 15 years or more of related field engineering experience, ideally in the rail sector, and a broad general engineering background, and previous supervisory experience in a project engineering role is required.
A strategic thinker with good organizational and time management skills.
Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to perform analysis and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of rail industry standards, practices and regulations is desirable.
Experience in rail transit signaling and train control systems (desirable) or experience in projects in other industries.
Ability to read, understand and interpret the logical sequencing of work within project schedules.
Experience in preparing and implementing plans, strategies, and assessments to large businesses.
Familiar with international and multicultural projects (desirable).
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Able to communicate and engage with key Stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure client needs are met and understood by the project.
Experience in facilitating and presenting to large audiences (roadshows, all-hands briefings, lunch and learn speaking events etc.)

Nice To Haves

Professional registration ( PE) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Meet with agency staff to identify operations, maintenance and safety goals and objectives for a new signaling system
Develop Contract Documents and requirements for a new signaling system
Interface with Contractors to discuss feasibility of solutions to meet agency requirements
Develop strategy papers that will inform agency decision makers
Support procurement of CBTC Contractors through development of procurement strategies and proposal reviews
Prepare plans, strategies, and estimates