Manager - Validation and Verification - Rail and Transit

Position: Requirement Manager - Validation and Verification - Rail and Transit
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* Job Description:

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* Parsons is looking for a  
** Senior Requirements Engineer
** with specialized experience in  
** Validation and Verification (V&V)
** to support the  
** Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project** . This is a high-profile infrastructure initiative that offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of one of the most significant rail transportation projects in the U.S.

** Program background*
* The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel.

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

** Job Description*
* In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of project requirements-ensuring that system, safety, and operational requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and properly verified and validated through design, construction, and commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in requirements for engineering and V&V practices within transportation or infrastructure projects.

** What You'll Be Doing:*
* + Support the development and maintenance of the  
** Requirements Verification and Validation Plan
** in accordance with project standards and federal regulations.

+ Assist in creating and maintaining  
** Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrices (RVTM/VCRM)
** for various disciplines and phases of the project.

+ Collaborate with design-builders, constructors, and systems engineering teams to ensure all requirements are verifiable and have clearly defined acceptance criteria.

+ Track verification and validation activities throughout the project lifecycle and compile supporting evidence for both design and construction from multiple stakeholders.

+ Support testing and commissioning teams in aligning test cases and procedures with project requirements.

+ Support safety and security manager in linking design, construction and operational hazards to design criteria requirements.

+ Support safety and security manager in obtaining final Safety and Security Certification.

+ Liaise with safety and security manager adding new  derived safety requirements onto the RVTMs to evidence them using design, construction or operational evidences.

+ Utilize requirements management tools such as Relatics  
** DOORS** , Compy Pro, or equivalent to maintain up-to-date records of requirement status and traceability.

+ Participate in requirement reviews to ensure clarity, feasibility, and proper scope alignment.

+ Document results of verification and validation activities and report gaps, risks, or non-conformances.

+ Assist in developing quality and compliance reports and dashboards related to V&V progress.

+ Contribute to the resolution of issues related to requirement interpretation or implementation during testing phases.

** What Required Skills You'll Bring:*
* + Minimum of  
** 10 years
** of experience in  
** requirements engineering
** with a strong focus on  
** Validation and Verification
** within infrastructure, transportation, or rail projects.

+ Bachelor's degree in related technical field.

+ Knowledge of  
** FTA** ,  
** FRA** , and  
** USDOT
* * regulations related to…