Rail Systems Coordinator

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Sacramento, CA - 2020 L St
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 170,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a Rail Systems Coordinator
to work onsite in Sacramento, CA or Fresno, CA.

JOB SUMMARY

This role supports the successful delivery of rail systems for the High-Speed Rail Program by coordinating design, construction, integration, and commissioning activities. Working under the direction of the Deputy Program Construction Director, this role facilitates collaboration among design-build teams, project management consultants, and Authority staff to resolve technical issues, manage system interfaces, and ensure project milestones are met. The position plays a key role in overseeing all phases of rail systems implementation while ensuring alignment with program standards, project management best practices, and regulatory requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the oversight of rail systems delivery across all project phases, ensuring alignment with project management processes
• Support timely resolution of rail systems-related issues, including design-build coordination, interface management, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning
• Monitor construction and systems schedules; review short-term look-ahead plans to confirm critical milestones are achievable and on track
• Support issue resolution related to contracts, third parties, and technical matters
• Develop, implement, and improve strategies, policies, procedures, and tools to support effective rail systems oversight and delivery
• Ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and project management best practices
• Provide direct support to the Deputy Program Construction Director on special projects, reporting, and ad-hoc assignments related to rail systems oversight and delivery.
• Design-build delivery methods for large-scale rail or transportation infrastructure projects
• Principles of systems engineering, project management, and construction oversight.
• Rail systems disciplines such as train control, traction power, communications, and system integration
• Project management tools, scheduling techniques, and risk management practices
• Understand the interrelated aspects of rail systems within a complex infrastructure program
• Analyze technical documents and data accurately to develop effective solutions and strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues
• Communicate effectively, demonstrating leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS + 6 Years of relevant experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction management, project management, or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure project delivery, rail systems engineering, systems integration, or project/construction management.
• Experience working on large-scale transportation or rail infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s…