Rail Systems Design Manager, Southern California

AECOM•Orange, CA

6d•$180,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Rail Systems Design Manager to join its Transit/Rail Team in support of its rail systems practice. The role works collaboratively with engineers and specialists across rail systems and oversees rail systems implementation through all project phases, ensuring alignment with program standards, project management practices, and regulatory requirements. The manager plans, coordinates, and oversees rail systems delivery; supports the resolution of design-build, interface, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, contractual, third-party, and technical issues; and develops and improves strategies, policies, procedures, and tools for effective oversight and delivery. The position applies systems engineering principles and project management practices across complex infrastructure programs and analyzes technical documents and data to develop solutions. The role oversees preparation of technical and procurement- and construction-ready materials, including calculations, drawings, specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, reports, cost estimates, analyses, and design justifications. It ensures design compliance with rail operating rules, applicable codes and standards, and client expectations. The manager also leads and mentors staff, communicates with clients about technical topics, facilitates resolution of customer expectations and technical issues, and plans project work in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Knowledge of rail systems disciplines such as overhead contact systems, train control, traction power, communications, and system integration, with experience in one or more.
Knowledge of project management tools, scheduling techniques, and risk management practices.
Ability to understand the interrelated aspects of rail systems within a complex infrastructure program.
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

15 years of experience in the design and management of complex multidisciplinary rail systems projects.
Experience with design management responsibilities, including managing design services during design and construction.
Technical competence in all elements of transit/rail systems engineering.
Ability to recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with client, local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage oversight of rail systems delivery across all project phases in alignment with project management processes.
Support timely resolution of rail systems issues involving design-build coordination, interface management, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning.
Support resolution of contractual, third-party, and technical issues.
Develop, implement, and improve strategies, policies, procedures, and tools for rail systems oversight and delivery.
Ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and project management best practices.
Analyze technical documents and data to develop effective solutions and strategies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues.
Oversee preparation of calculations, drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, analyses, design justifications, and other materials for procurement and construction.
Ensure design elements comply with relevant Rail Operation Rules, applicable industry codes and standards, and client expectations.
Provide leadership to mid-career staff and mentor them to develop their technical skills.
Discuss technical topics with clients and facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues.
Motivate project teams while working to tight schedules.
Plan and execute project work based on the project scope, schedule, and budget.