Parsons
Rail Transit
Sr.SystemsEngineeringManager
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“Sr. Systems Engineering Manager at Parsons. Skills: Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Rail Transit Projects, Leadership, Project Delivery. Technical lead for major Light Rail Transit (LRT), commuter rail, and conventional train control projects. Systems Engineering Lead, Systems Integration Manager, or Design Lead throughout the project lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure a safe, reliable, fully integrated rail transit system; Successful coordination between infrastructure, vehicles, systems, operations, testing, and construction stakeholders; Seamless interoperability among all project subsystems; Alignment with project requirements and operational objectives; Mitigation of systems integration risks impacting schedule, cost, safety, or operational performance; Coordinated project execution
Industry & Context.
Resolve technical and operational issues; Manage complex technical interfaces and drive resolution across multiple organizations and disciplines; Identify and manage systems integration risks impacting schedule, cost, safety, or operational performance, and lead mitigation efforts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, 15+ years of experience in rail transit systems engineering, systems integration, signaling, or transportation infrastructure projects, Demonstrated experience delivering Light Rail Transit (LRT), commuter rail, metro, or heavy rail projects, experience with conventional train control and signaling systems, including interlockings, train detection, and wayside/onboard integration, Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams on large-scale transit infrastructure programs, Experience leading systems integration, interface management, testing & commissioning, and operational readiness activities, understanding of rail operations, vehicle systems, communications systems, traction power, and control center integration, Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, Ability to manage complex technical interfaces and drive resolution across multiple organizations and disciplines
Nice to Have
Master’s degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Experience with FTA-funded transit projects and alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build, or CM/GC, Experience working within live operational rail environments, Knowledge of applicable rail and transit standards including AREMA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA 130, and transit agency design criteria, Experience supporting system safety certification and startup operations for major transit systems
What You'll Do.
Technical lead for major Light Rail Transit (LRT)
and conventional train control projects
Systems Engineering Lead
Systems Integration Manager
or Design Lead throughout the project lifecycle
Providing leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ensuring successful coordination between infrastructure
and construction stakeholders
Overseeing all phases of project delivery—from concept development and design through testing
and operational readiness
fully integrated rail transit system
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams; Ensuring successful coordination between infrastructure, vehicles, systems, operations, testing, and construction stakeholders; Coordinating with clients, contractors, vehicle suppliers, designers, operators, and third-party stakeholders; Serving as the technical liaison between engineering, construction, testing & commissioning, and operations teams; Mentoring and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams while promoting collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence
Communication Scope
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
Project lifecycle management, Concept development, Design, Testing, Commissioning, Operational readiness, Configuration management, Change management, Risk management, Mitigation efforts, Cutover strategies, Phased implementation plans, Transition-to-operations activities
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Systems Engineering Manager! In this position, you will be the technical lead for major Light Rail Transit (LRT), commuter rail, and conventional train control projects, serving as the Systems Engineering Lead, Systems Integration Manager, or Design Lead throughout the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for providing leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensuring successful coordination between infrastructure, vehicles, systems, operations, testing, and construction stakeholders. The Sr. Systems Engineering Manager oversees all phases of project delivery—from concept development and design through testing, commissioning, and operational readiness—to ensure a safe, reliable, fully integrated rail transit system. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the systems engineering, design, and integration activities for Light Rail Transit (LRT), commuter rail, and conventional train control projects. * Oversee the design and integration of rail systems including: * Conventional signaling and train control systems * Interlockings and train detection systems * Automatic Train Protection (ATP) * Wayside and onboard communications systems * SCADA and traction power interfaces * Operations Control Center (OCC) systems * Platform, station, and field systems * Manage vehicle system integration activities, ensuring compatibility between onboard vehicle systems and wayside infrastructure for both new and existing rolling stock fleets. * Serve as Systems Integration Manager, coordinati
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