System Engineering Manager - Rail and Transit

Parsons Corporation•Oakland, CA

1d•$134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a System Engineering Manager for its Rail and Transit sector. This position is responsible for sustaining and growing the company's core competencies in systems engineering, systems assurance, and client consultation. The successful candidate will have experience leading and managing significant, complex rail systems projects and may also manage specific systems projects, providing overall direction for project staffing, customer interface, and internal reporting. The role calls for an advocate of process-driven systems integration and delivery who can communicate that vision to project staff and customers. Travel to client or project site locations is required. The manager will provide project and design management to help ensure that design schedules and budgets are met; systems assurance and quality plans are developed and implemented; reporting is accurate and timely; staffing forecasts support appropriate project staffing; team morale remains high; and clients are satisfied with contract fulfillment. This position also encourages a professional environment focused on innovation, opportunity, development, and continuous improvement. It is part of Parsons' Critical Infrastructure team, which designs and delivers infrastructure intended to improve communities, mobility, economic growth, sustainability, and resiliency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
15 or more years of related work experience.
Project and staff management experience on large rail systems projects.
Licensed Professional Engineer or CSEP certification.
Expertise in systems engineering practices according to ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, including plans, processes, and tools such as DOORS.
Experience delivering or supporting Reliability and Safety programs, including to CENELEC standards.
Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with key clients and partners.
Creative and innovative leadership; strategic business thinking; strong emotional intelligence; high energy and drive; and ability to mentor and develop individual and team talent.
Collaborative and networking skills.
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software used to complete engineering assignments.

Responsibilities

Sustain and grow core competencies in systems engineering, systems assurance, and client consultation.
Lead and manage significant and complex rail systems projects.
Manage specific systems projects, including project staffing, customer interface, and internal reporting.
Advocate for process-driven systems integration and delivery, and communicate that vision to project staff and customers.
Ensure system design schedules and budgets are met by internal and sub-consultant design teams.
Develop and implement system assurance and quality plans.
Ensure project reporting is accurate and timely.
Provide staffing forecasts to maintain appropriate project staffing levels.
Maintain high team morale and client satisfaction in contract fulfillment.
Encourage an environment of innovation, opportunity, development, and continuous improvement.
Travel to client or project site locations as required.