Senior Rail Systems Design Lead/Manager

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Design Lead/Manager to manage rail systems design disciplines with AECOM’s Rail/Transit Group, West Coast Transportation, based in Los Angeles, CA . The Systems Design Lead/Manager is identified as a key person in our successful delivery of the LA Metro East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Progressive Design-Build Project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design and specification development of the following specialties: Systems Integration, SCADA, Communications, Trackwork, Signaling, Systems Assurance (RAM), Safety Assurance, Vehicle and Wayside Interfaces, Traction Power Design, Power Supply and Distribution, System and Train Simulation, Tunnel Constructability, and Fire Ventilation

• Overseeing the preparation of detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes for transit/rail projects

• Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules, all applicable industry codes and standards, and client expectations

• Provide valuable leadership to mid-career staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills.

• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues

• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate project team

• Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget

• Other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• California PE license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering discipline from an accredited University that is recognized by the Professional Engineers of California

• 15 years of experience in the design and management of complex multidisciplinary light rail system projects of similar size and complexity to the LA Metro East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project

• 5 years of experience in managing systems design of light rail transit projects

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California

• Experience on design management responsibility, including management of design services during design and construction on at least one alternative delivery rail transit project or other comparable delivery project

• Experience with management and design of at least one transit project with dedicated guideway in a public street in a dense, congested urban environment

• Experience with California Public Utilities Commission rules and regulations

• Technical competence in all elements of transit/rail systems engineering

• Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units

• Experience in different Phases of the Engineering Design Life and familiarity with Systems Engineering standards

• Ability to recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with clients, local, state, ad federal regulations

• Understanding of the System Safety Certification processes and RAMS will be an asset

• Knowledge of signaling principles, train control solutions including CBTC (moving block or fixed block) and PTC, and railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA and MIL-STD

• Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and report writing skills