Rail Systems Engineering Lead

About the role

We are looking for an accomplished Rail Systems Engineering Lead based in San Francisco to support our client in Sacramento. Your initial focus will be developing and providing local leadership for Arup’s engineering team on the California High Speed Rail, Track and Systems contract. Longer term you will be expected to pursue new rail systems projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Systems Engineering and integration processes for new, and upgrading existing rail systems, including System Architecture, Requirements Management, System Integration, System Performance and Simulation.
• Own the design process of a multi-disciplinary Rail Design team where Arup is the prime or lead designer.
• Ensure the design compliance with Quality Management systems.
• Ensure that the Design teams achieve coordination.
• Understand our client's goals and aspirations and maintain them as a reference point throughout the project.
• Lead our clients' user groups and collaborator meetings.
• Track and expedite the resolution of design decisions.
• Support the Engineering and Design Director to establish and monitor the design scope, schedule and resource plan for the design team.
• Cook up and coordinate communication and flow of information between design team members.
• Cook up and coordinate activities and work between design team members.
• Assess client needs and identify connections with Arup capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role.
• 10 years of rail systems design experience, with strong domain knowledge in Electrification or Train Control or Communications.
• Strong preference for candidates who have been involved in a rail systems project from beginning to end and who have direct experience of the practical issues that arise during installation, testing & commissioning and entry into service.
• Proven understanding of the application System Safety Certification processes and RAMS.
• Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN.
• Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration.
• Professional Engineer designation in California or equivalent would be an asset.
• Demonstrable understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents is preferred.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience with construction contract document preparation and management in a Design-build environment.

Skills

• Broad rail systems technical skills.
• Engage with people, create a positive environment that encourages new engineers to join the team.

Benefits

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• A wide range of learning opportunities.
• Opportunities to have an impact through the work they do.
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• Flexible Working - Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek.
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually).
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.

Pay

San Francisco Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job is $240,000 to $270,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

Not specified.