Systems Engineering Manager – Rail & Transit

Systems Engineering Manager – Rail & Transit page is loaded## Systems Engineering Manager – Rail & Transit locations:
US.DC.Washington.
101 Constitution Ave NW:
US.PA.Exton.

Office:
US.WA.Richland.

Washington River Protection Solutions, LLCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-143480###
** Job Description**##
** Overview
* * We are seeking a
*** Systems Engineering Manager
*** to join our
** Rail and Transit team
** in
** Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, and Seattle, WA.
** Under general direction, provides technical expertise in systems integration for diverse engineering activities throughout the assigned area of responsibility and/or company wide. May function as lead designer or technical consultant for integration projects. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.##
** Your role
*** Leads and manages multidisciplinary teams in the design, integration, and commissioning of rail and transit systems, ensuring seamless interoperability between subsystems such as signaling, train control, communications, and SCADA.
* Oversees the development and implementation of system architectures, interface specifications, and verification and validation plans for large-scale transit projects.
* Provides technical leadership in systems engineering processes, including requirements management, system hazard analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and safety certification in accordance with industry standards (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, FRA, FTA).
* Acts as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors on all matters related to systems engineering and integration for rail and transit projects.
* Defines project scope, organizes and executes assignments, and ensures that all engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
* Develops and implements systems engineering management plans, risk management strategies, and configuration management processes for complex rail and transit projects.
* Conducts quality control checks, reviews calculations, designs, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, and oversees on-site inspections and remedial design work as needed.
* Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in rail and transit systems engineering, and recommends changes or improvements to engineering plans and programs.
* May function as the project manager for routine to complex rail and transit systems engineering projects, including responsibilities for marketing, contract negotiation, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination, and resource allocation.
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, particularly those related to rail and transit systems engineering and integration.
* Complexity:
Work involves coordination, research and problem solving on a variety of engineering projects with unique or controversial problems, the solution of which has an important effect on major organization programs.
* Decision making:
Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Acts independently on technical matters relating to his/her field.
* Work direction given to other:
Supervises and/or coordinates with other senior professionals and support staff.
* Internal contacts:
Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary.
* External contacts:
Represents the organization in conferences with clients, prospective clients, and regulatory agencies.## ##
** About you*** ## B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. M.S. or graduate-level technical coursework preferred.
* P.E. license is Required.
* 15 to 20 years of experience in rail/transit systems environments.
* 10 or more years of experience focused on systems engineering and integration for rail and transit projects.
* Strong technical writing and communications skills, proven through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees.
* Demonstrated expertise in train control, signaling, and related…