Senior Technical Manager, Communications System Engineer - Transit and Rail

Senior Technical Manager, Communications System Engineer - Transit and Rail

Job Description

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Technical Manager, Communications System Engineer for our office in New York, NY
. The following locations will also be considered:
Newark, NJ and Valhalla, NY
. Be involved in projects with our Transit and Rail Communications Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Leads the design process for security systems (access control/video surveillance) and communications for transit and rail/transportation facilities projects.
• Draws on experience in A/E design process to produce final constructible plans and specifications.
• Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project activities.
• Analyzes project task needs, changes and enhancements and makes recommendations.
• Serves as Task Lead and/or PM on medium to high complexity projects, providing direction, and performing tasks independently.
• Stays abreast of industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures and legislation.
• Strong understanding of scope, schedule and budget.
• Assist with development of other engineers and transfer of technical knowledge/skills.
• Participate in design reviews, safety assessments, and quality assurance activities, offering expert systems engineering insight.
• Prepares and gives briefings and presentations, advising 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.
• Ability to travel or perform occasional field surveys.

Who You Are Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able 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, engaging effectively with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ relevant experience in an A/E firm designing communications systems or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards, guidelines, principles and practices with an emphasis on communications and physical security.
• Documented experience in security and communications systems such as access control, IP video, networks, cabling infrastructure (ISP & OSP), wireless network, PA/VIS, radio and other low voltage systems used at airports, rail stations, bridges, tunnels, highways and marine ports.
• Familiarity with NYC area transportation agencies such as Amtrak, LIRR, MNR, NYCT, NJT, PANYNJ.
• Professional registration, PE in NY or NJ.
• Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT and Micro Station.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $139,000 – $180,000

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