Rail Systems Integration Lead

About the role

We are looking for an accomplished Rail Systems Design Coordination Lead based in our San Francisco office to join our multidisciplinary team. You will be instrumental in developing Arup’s business and capability in multidisciplinary rail systems projects in North America.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the rail systems designs for complex rail projects.
• Stay well-informed and curious about the industry, in particular the pros and cons of different technologies and products.
• Growing capability and developing business.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with owners, project sponsors, operators, maintainers, contractors, and other organizations active in the transport sector.
• Share knowledge, lessons learned, and best practice to strengthen the capability of Arup’s rail systems team across the Americas.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and partners within our Track and Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) consortium.
• Ensure full compliance with the Quality Management process, including running Inter Disciplinary Reviews (IDRs).
• Review the detailed designs from rail systems vendors to ensure coordination with other disciplines such as civils and structures.
• Lead client engagement in your sub-discipline area(s).
• Work with project controls and commercial management team members to establish, manage, and monitor design scope, budget, schedule, resources, quality, deliverables, risks, and decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role.
• 12 years of railway design experience in at least one of the rail systems disciplines.
• At least one previous rail systems project where the individual has performed the Design Coordination role.
• At least one previous rail project where the individual has performed the Project Management role.
• 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 is 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.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and lead design/consulting delivery teams.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including as a prime consultant manager, lead designer, advisor, or delivery partner.
• Contribute to business development by supporting client positioning, pursuit planning, proposal development, bid strategy, and the preparation of compelling technical and commercial submissions for rail systems opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of railway design experience in at least one of the rail systems disciplines.
• Experience in coordinating rail systems designs for complex rail projects.
• Experience in one or more of the rail systems disciplines (track, electrification, signaling & train control, communications, SCADA).
• Experience in System Safety Certification processes and RAMS.
• Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN.
• Experience in Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration.
• Professional Engineer designation in California or equivalent.
• Understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and leading design/consulting delivery teams.
• Experience working directly with clients, including as a prime consultant manager, lead designer, advisor, or delivery partner.
• Experience in business development by supporting client positioning, pursuit planning, proposal development, bid strategy, and the preparation of compelling technical and commercial submissions for rail systems opportunities.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Self-awareness and ability to articulate technical subject matter clearly and succinctly.
• Engagement with people and creating a positive environment that encourages new engineers to join the team.
• Understanding and applying different technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
• Comprehensive and valuable benefits program.
• Health and welfare security.
• Paid time off for rest and renewal.
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually).
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.
• Flexible working options.
• San Francisco Hiring Range - $190,000 to $230,000 per year.