Senior Rail Systems Engineer

Job title: Senior Rail Systems Engineer

Job description: Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigor to shape a better world.

At Arup we’re dedicated to shaping a better world. For more than 70 years, we have helped bring to life groundbreaking projects across the globe, from the Sydney Opera House to the 2nd Avenue Subway. We believe that great design comes out of a commitment to quality, creativity, and intensive cross-disciplinary collaboration. Our 16,000-person team of designers, engineers, planners and consultants come together to create solutions that benefit not just our clients, but also the world. We believe in continuous learning; providing a culture that is naturally curious and always stimulating.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Given our growing business, Arup is looking for an accomplished Senior Rail Systems Engineer who wants to accelerate their career by joining our rail team in New York. The Senior Rail Systems Engineer will focus on executing current rail project work as well as pursuit of new rail projects.

We’re looking for someone to provide management and coordination to the design process by overseeing and directing the design and consulting teams from the Prime Consultant position, while working closely with our clients.

Responsibilities

· Lead and manage the Systems Engineering and integration processes for new, and upgrading existing rail systems, including the definition and control of the System Architecture, Requirements Management, System Integration Functions, and Knowledge Database for the whole system (across all project disciplines), the EMC Management, Software Management.

· Act as a liaison between Rail Systems and other teams (civil geotechnical/architectural/MEP/ tunnel ventilation, fire safety etc.)

· Act as Technical Project Manager for rail systems scope of work on rail and transit projects

· Foster creativity and innovation working with a multi-disciplinary team to meet project goals and deliver high-quality technical excellence.

· Manage the design process of a multi-disciplinary 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.

· Facilitate our clients user groups and stakeholder meetings.

· Expedite and track the resolution of design decisions.

· Support the Project Manager to establish and monitor the design scope, schedule and resource plan for the design team

· Coordinate communication and flow of information between design team members

· Coordinate activities and deliverables between design team members

· Assess client needs and identify connections with Arup capabilities

· Desirably have experience with construction contract document preparation and management in a Design-build environment.

· Develop/Maintain relationships with current and potential clients and teaming partners. Serve as Client Manager for certain clients, when requested.

· Coordinate Business Development and Marketing efforts with Arup’s local and area staff, and the Sector Leaders.

· Perform or assist to Bid Manager role when requested in process of delivery of wining proposals

Qualifications

· Bachelors and Master’s degree in engineering.

· Experience working directly with clients as a prime consultant manager is essential.

· 5-10 years of experience in design/project management of complex transit facilities and/or rail systems with responsibility for system design, design management, network planning, standards management, technology evaluation, system engineering and system assurance of E&M systems for large-scale rail projects in a multi-disciplinary environment

· A familiarization in Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems and signaling principles; a specialization being an advantage.

· Poses good understanding and expertise in trackwork & alignment and operations acumen along with basic proficiency in rail systems

· Demonstrable understanding of the application System Safety Certification processes and RAMS

· Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN

· Demonstrable understanding of the application of Systems and Safety

· Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration

· 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, organize and manage design/consulting delivery teams.

Benefits that Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options include alternative schedules, part-time or reduced hours schedule, and/or the option to work remotely for a portion of your workweek.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, colour, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

Arup is committed to improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities and to ensuring that all of our employees have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on these matters either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis.

If you are contacted by Arup regarding a job opportunity and you feel you need accommodation during the application process, or have a question about our human rights and accessibility accommodation policies, please speak to Human Resources or send an email to americasbenefits@arup.com or call 646-802-3577 to let us know the nature of your request.

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