Requirements Management Lead - Rail & Transit

AtkinsRéalis•Lynnwood, WA

1d•$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Requirements Management Lead to join its team in Lynnwood, Washington. Under general direction, this role provides leadership and technical expertise in requirements management for rail and transit projects across the organization. It is responsible for identifying, capturing, and managing requirements for complex subsystems—including train control, signalling, communications, and power—to ensure they meet operational, safety, and regulatory standards. The role may serve as the lead technical authority or project manager for major requirements management initiatives and is expected to uphold engineering ethics and standards of conduct. The position leads multidisciplinary teams and oversees requirements plans, specifications, and verification and validation strategies for large-scale transit projects. It provides technical leadership in requirements elicitation, traceability, risk analysis, and change control in accordance with applicable industry standards. The role acts as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and vendors; defines and organizes requirements-related project work; and ensures deliverables meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The role also develops risk and configuration management processes, reviews requirements documentation for accuracy and completeness, and may oversee site inspections and remedial design work. It keeps current with developments in requirements management and systems engineering and recommends improvements to engineering plans and programs. When serving as project manager, duties may include marketing, contract negotiation, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination, and resource allocation. Work includes coordination, research, and problem solving on engineering projects with unique or controversial issues that may significantly affect major organizational programs. Assignments are framed by broad objectives and limits, and the position acts independently on technical matters. It supervises or coordinates with senior professionals and support staff, interfaces with technical and administrative leaders, and represents the organization in conferences with clients, prospective clients, and regulatory agencies. Project-site visits may be necessary.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience focused on requirements management or systems integration for rail and transit projects.
Demonstrated experience with IBM DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools.
Demonstrated expertise in train control, signalling, and related safety-critical systems.
Familiarity with industry standards such as AREMA, IEEE, FRA, and FTA, and with safety certification processes.
Strong technical writing and communication skills, demonstrated through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees.
Ability to process paper and electronic documents and use computer equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and select appropriate solutions.
Ability to visit project sites if necessary.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree or graduate-level technical coursework.
P.E. license.
10 years of experience in rail and transit.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams in identifying, defining, and managing requirements for rail and transit subsystems, including signalling, train control, communications, and SCADA.
Oversee requirements management plans, specifications, and verification and validation strategies for large-scale transit projects.
Provide technical leadership for requirements elicitation, traceability, risk analysis, and change control in accordance with industry standards.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors on requirements management matters.
Define project scope related to requirements, organize and execute assignments, and ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
Develop and implement requirements management plans, risk management strategies, and configuration management processes.
Conduct quality control checks and review requirements documentation and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
Oversee on-site inspections and remedial design work as needed.
Monitor developments in requirements management and systems engineering and recommend improvements to engineering plans and programs.
When acting as project manager, manage marketing, contract negotiation, budgets, finances, schedules, and resource allocation.
Perform other assigned duties related to requirements management and integration.
Supervise or coordinate with senior professionals and support staff, interface with technical and administrative staff and managers, and represent the organization at conferences.