Rail Systems Engineering Lead

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Rail Systems Engineering Lead based in San Francisco to support our client in Sacramento. Your primary responsibilities will involve leading the Systems Engineering and integration processes for new and upgrading existing rail systems, including System Architecture, Requirements Management, System Integration, System Performance and Simulation. You will also be responsible for ensuring design compliance with Quality Management systems, coordinating with the design team, and tracking and expediting design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide local leadership for Arup’s engineering team on the California High Speed Rail, Track and Systems contract.
• Pursue new rail systems projects in the region.
• Lead the design process of a multi-disciplinary Rail Design team where Arup is the prime or lead designer.
• Ensure the design complies with Quality Management systems.
• Coordinate activities and work between design team members.
• Audit client needs and identify connections with Arup capabilities.
• Support the Engineering and Design Director to establish and monitor the design scope, schedule, and resource plan for the design team.
• Own the design process of a multi-disciplinary Rail Design team where Arup is the prime or lead designer.
• Own the design process of a multi-disciplinary Rail Design team where Arup is the prime or lead designer.

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, Signaling and 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 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.
• Demonstrable understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents.

Qualifications

• 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, Signaling and 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 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.
• Demonstrable understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents.

Skills

• Broad rail systems technical skills.
• Engage with people, create a positive environment that encourages new engineers to join the team.
• Strong domain knowledge in Electrification, Signaling and Train Control, or Communications.
• Experience with construction contract document preparation and management in a Design-build environment.

Benefits

• Profit Share.
• Flexible Working.
• Health and Welfare Security.
• Learning Opportunities.
• Opportunities to Have an Impact.

Pay

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $240,000 to $260,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

Not specified.