Engineering Manager- Systems Assurance

Parsons•Ny, NY

20h

About The Position

We’re looking for a leader who understands that the success of complex rail systems depends on both the big-picture strategy and the disciplined execution of the smallest technical details. If you bring deep expertise in systems engineering and systems assurance and know how to guide teams through complexity with rigor and confidence, we’d like to hear from you. Parsons has an exciting career opportunity for an Engineering Manager – Systems Assurance to support and grow our expanding Rail Systems business in North America, with a focus on the New York/New Jersey market. In this role, you will help sustain and strengthen our core capabilities in systems engineering, systems assurance, and client consultation across major rail transportation projects. You will lead and support multidisciplinary teams delivering complex rail programs involving a broad range of systems, including train control, passenger communication systems, traction power systems, and rolling stock. This role requires strong systems integration capability, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work effectively across technical disciplines and stakeholder groups. The position calls for a strong foundation in formal Systems Engineering principles, as well as the ability to conduct detailed design and technical reviews of products and system submittents, particularly for Advanced Train Control Systems from leading industry suppliers. Familiarity with RF communications, conventional block signaling, and Positive Train Control is important to success in this role. As a technical leader in Systems Assurance, you will be responsible for guiding project teams through critical safety, reliability, availability, and maintainability activities across rail systems including train control, communications, and vehicles. You will help define Systems Assurance objectives for large projects, identify key risks and issues, and develop practical solutions using a consistent and rigorous methodology. The role will also involve leading important elements of System Safety Assurance, including the application of industry best practices, relevant standards, and analytical methods such as Hazard Identification and Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Software System Safety Assurance. You will work with stakeholders at multiple levels to establish and implement comprehensive assurance programs that support project delivery and client expectations. You will interpret user and operational requirements and assess their impact on safety and system design, particularly in areas such as operations, maintenance, training, and commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and people-focused manager who enjoys mentoring teams, engaging with clients, and helping deliver rail systems projects that make a visible impact on communities across North America. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

Bachelor’s in electrical/ mechanical engineering or relevant discipline
15+ years of related experience in rail systems, systems engineering, systems assurance, or a closely related field.
Expert knowledge of Systems Engineering practices in accordance with [specific standards not fully detailed in text], including related plans, processes, and tools such as [specific tools not fully detailed in text].
Demonstrated experience delivering or supporting Reliability and Safety programs, including work aligned with CENELEC standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders across a range of technical and management backgrounds.
Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer credential or CSEP Certification.
Master’s in Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead and support multidisciplinary teams delivering complex rail programs involving a broad range of systems, including train control, passenger communication systems, traction power systems, and rolling stock.
Guide project teams through critical safety, reliability, availability, and maintainability activities across rail systems including train control, communications, and vehicles.
Define Systems Assurance objectives for large projects, identify key risks and issues, and develop practical solutions using a consistent and rigorous methodology.
Lead important elements of System Safety Assurance, including the application of industry best practices, relevant standards, and analytical methods such as Hazard Identification and Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Software System Safety Assurance.
Work with stakeholders at multiple levels to establish and implement comprehensive assurance programs that support project delivery and client expectations.
Interpret user and operational requirements and assess their impact on safety and system design, particularly in areas such as operations, maintenance, training, and commissioning.
Mentor, develop, and inspire both individuals and teams.