Requirement Manager - Technical Assurance

Parsons • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Requirements Engineer with a strong focus on Technical Assurance to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. The role supports the end-to-end lifecycle of project requirements, ensuring that system, safety, and operational requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and verified and validated through design, construction, and commissioning. The position contributes to delivery of a safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant tunnel system.

The Gateway Program is a set of rail investments intended to improve commuter and intercity services, add resiliency, and eventually create capacity between Newark, New Jersey, and New York City. Its first phase, the Hudson Tunnel Project, includes construction of a new two-track tunnel beneath the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York and full rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission is responsible for financing and developing the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The Requirement Manager supports requirements management and technical assurance across a multidisciplinary infrastructure project, coordinating with design, systems, construction, and testing teams and supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, agreements, contracts, and industry standards. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in requirements engineering, technical assurance, or systems engineering, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Deep knowledge of FTA, FRA, and USDOT regulatory requirements and standards.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS, Power Pro, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in requirements development, traceability, validation, and verification.
• Strong familiarity with system lifecycle processes, including design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across a multidisciplinary project team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Certification such as Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), IREB Certified Requirements Engineer (CRE), or PMP.
• Experience on tunneling, rail, or mega-infrastructure projects involving federal oversight.
• Familiarity with ISO 15288, INCOSE guidelines, and quality assurance standards in engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of the project Requirements Management Plan in alignment with FTA, FRA, and USDOT regulatory requirements.
• Support consolidation of the Hudson Tunnel Project master design criteria requirements as a single source of truth, building traceability between business, systems, and subsystem requirements.
• Perform technical assurance activities related to requirements identification, validation, traceability, and verification.
• Work with design, systems, construction, and testing teams to ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are correctly interpreted and implemented.
• Develop and maintain Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrices (RVTM/VCRM) for design packages and construction deliverables.
• Ensure requirements are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and verifiable during project phases.
• Use requirements management tools to manage requirements and maintain lifecycle traceability.
• Participate in technical and design reviews, ensuring requirements coverage and appropriate handling of changes and deviations.
• Support configuration and change management by documenting and tracking engineering changes related to design criteria requirements.
• Conduct quality and compliance audits of requirements documentation and deliverables.
• Facilitate or participate in stakeholder workshops to capture and clarify requirements.
• Develop technical reports and dashboards to track requirements compliance and identify risks or issues.
• Support test and evaluation phases by confirming verification evidence meets predefined requirements criteria.
• Ensure requirements activities align with Project Development Agreements (PDAs), contract documents, and industry standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior