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Senior Rail Systems Lead

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-29
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 210000 - 225000 USD Yearly USD 210000.00 225000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
  • Business Line:
    Transportation
  • Work Location Model:
    Hybrid
  • Primary

    Location:

    US
    - Boston, MA
    - One Federal St
  • Compensation: USD 210,000 - USD 225,000 - yearly
Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Lead to join our World Class Transit/Rail Team in support of our New England Region systems practice.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr Rail System Lead will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and specialists across rail systems disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications), including Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Signals Engineers, and Rail Ops Analysts. As the Sr Rail System Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that the systems design is completed, and requirements of the Performance Specifications and other design criteria are met.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead design and specification development of the following specialties:
    Systems Integration, SCADA, Communications, Trackwork, Signaling, Train Control, Systems Assurance (RAM), Safety Assurance, Vehicle and Wayside Interfaces, Traction Power Design, Power Supply and Distribution, System and Train Simulation, Tunnel Constructability, and Fire Ventilation
  • Overseeing the preparation of detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes for transit/rail projects
  • Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules, all applicable industry codes and standards, and client expectations
  • Provide valuable leadership to mid-career staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills.
  • Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues
  • Work with tight schedules and motivate project teams
  • Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget
Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts or ability to obtain reciprocity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 15 years of experience in the design and management of complex multidisciplinary rail system projects
  • Experience on design management responsibility, including management of design services during design and construction
  • Technical competence in all elements of transit/rail systems engineering
  • Experience in different Phases of the Engineering Design Life and familiarity with Systems Engineering standards
  • Ability to recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with clients, local, state, and federal regulations
  • Understanding of the System Safety Certification processes and RAMS will be an asset
  • Knowledge of signaling principles, train control solutions including CBTC (moving block or fixed block) and PTC, and railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA and MIL-STD
  • Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and report writing skills
Additional Information
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Relocation is not available now or in the future.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, 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.

AECOM is the global…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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