Rail Systems Specialist

AECOM • Baltimore, MD

3d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Rail Systems Specialist located in Baltimore, Maryland. This role serves as the primary technical bridge between Train Control Engineering and Maintenance and Operations during a generational train control system modernization. You will ensure that the new state-of-the-art train control system, which includes SSI, ATS, and CBTC, is fully implemented and provide guidance to ensure effective, repeatable field maintenance practices.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems) or Equivalent Experience.
• 5 years in engineering or equivalent experience, specifically in train control maintenance or commissioning.
• Strong proficiency and experience in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of signaling and train control systems.
• Experienced in leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organization skills to liaise with project, contractor, and maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Engineering-Maintenance Liaison: Act as the central point of contact to ensure design intent aligns with field implementation.
• Systems SME: Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting support for SSIs, CBTC, ATS, and associated interfaces and subsystems. Including support for on-board CBTC.
• Technical PM: Manage project scopes, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) schedules, and risk assessments to maintain peak uptime and operational performance.
• Asset Readiness: Audit maintenance manuals and identify specialized testing equipment/tooling required, making recommendations to maintenance managers.
• Knowledge Transfer: Conduct technical briefings for maintenance supervisors and "A-Level" technicians on the system upgrades. Use technical knowledge to enhance operational usage of the new system.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees