Network System Engineer – Rail Signaling Technologies

Lead CBTC Communications Engineer, Transit & Rail

Join us as a Lead CBTC Communications Engineer in the U.S. s full‑time position is based in New York, NY and focuses on Transit & Rail projects.

• Support and represent as owner rep for MTA C&D CBTC projects.
• Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project activities.
• Participate in design reviews, safety assessments, and quality assurance activities, offering expert systems engineering insight.
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction standards.
• Assist in resolving design issues and questions from the Design Build contractor.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Design Build contractor and the project team.
• Must be able to perform a detailed comparison of the design drawings against the contract requirements.
• Analyze project task needs, changes and enhancements and make recommendations.
• Oversee CBTC system integration and testing, validating performance and safety across all components.
• Oversee internal and external interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with rolling stock, wayside equipment, and control centers.
• Identify and mitigate system‑level risks, developing contingency strategies to support project success.
• Prepare and give briefings and presentations, advise senior management.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with a focus on rail signaling.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Communications/Network engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Basic leadership abilities, capable of coordinating cross‑functional teams and delivering on schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong grasp of Communications/Network engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture design, and system validation.
• Solid knowledge of CBTC, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and Data Communication System (DCS) technologies and their practical applications.
• Familiarity with NY area transportation agencies such as Amtrak, LIRR, MNR, NJT, NYCT, PANYNJ and their technical approach.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days on‑site at the client’s office and/or the project office for the duration of the program. The project is located in New York City.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary: $139,000 – $180,000 per year.

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WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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