Rail Systems and Integration Leader

At Mott Mac Donald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott Mac Donald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Mott Mac Donald is seeking an experienced Rail Systems & Integration Leader to support the delivery and growth of our rail and transit business across Southern California. Based in Los Angeles, this individual will provide technical leadership on complex rail programs while serving as a trusted advisor to clients including LA Metro, Metrolink, and other major transit agencies.

This role is ideal for a technically strong rail systems professional who understands how to integrate complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, build lasting client relationships, and identify opportunities that help grow our presence in one of North America's most dynamic transit markets. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable leading technical teams, engaging senior client stakeholders, and supporting strategic pursuits and work-winning activities.

At Mott Mac Donald, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of rail transportation across Southern California while working alongside industry-leading professionals on some of the region's most significant transit investments. We are looking for a leader who combines technical excellence with commercial awareness, collaborative leadership, and a passion for helping clients solve complex transportation challenges.

Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, integration, and delivery of rail systems packages across major transit and rail infrastructure projects.

Provide technical oversight for traction power, overhead contact systems (OCS), signaling, train control, communications, SCADA, systems assurance, and related rail disciplines.

Manage interfaces between rail systems, track, civil, structures, stations, utilities, and operations teams to ensure integrated and coordinated project delivery.

Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness phases.

Oversee technical quality, risk management, systems integration, and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.

Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing strategic guidance on rail systems and integration challenges.

Develop and strengthen relationships with key transportation agencies, including LA Metro, Metrolink, California High-Speed Rail Authority, SCRRA, and other transit owners and operators.

Support business development activities by identifying opportunities, developing capture strategies, contributing to proposals, and participating in client presentations and interviews.

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