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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Design Lead/Manager to manage rail systems design disciplines with AECOM’s Rail/Transit Group, West Coast Transportation, based in Los Angeles, CA. The Systems Design Lead/Manager is identified as a key person in our successful delivery of the LA Metro East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Progressive Design-Build Project.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the key personnel team, the Systems Design Lead/Manager will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and specialists across rail systems disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications, and Project Controls), Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Signals Engineers, Analysts, and Coordinators. As the System Design Lead, you will be responsible to ensuring that the systems design is completed, and requirements of the Performance Specifications and other design criteria are met. This is a hybrid position and requires in-person attendance at the AECOM DTLA office for at minimum 3 days/week. This position is also required to be assigned to the project full-time for both the design phase and design support during the construction phase until substantial completion. While the position is primarily for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, AECOM has an impressive backlog of significant transportation projects in the Greater Los Angeles area and transit/rail projects across West Region and provides exceptional opportunity for professional growth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design and specification development of the following specialties: Systems Integration, SCADA, Communications, Trackwork, Signaling, Systems Assurance (RAM), Safety Assurance, Vehicle and Wayside Interfaces, Traction Power Design, Power Supply and Distribution, System and Train Simulation, Tunnel Constructability, and Fire Ventilation

• Overseeing the preparation of detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes for transit/rail projects

• Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules, all applicable industry codes and standards, and client expectations

• Provide valuable leadership to mid-career staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills.

• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues

• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate project team

• Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget

• Other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• California PE license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering discipline from an accredited University that is recognized by the Professional Engineers of California

• 15 years of experience in the design and management of complex multidisciplinary light rail system projects of similar size and complexity to the LA Metro East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project

• 5 years of experience in managing systems design of light rail transit projects

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California

• Experience on design management responsibility, including management of design services during design and construction on at least one alternative delivery rail transit project or other comparable delivery project

• Experience with management and design of at least one transit project with dedicated guideway in a public street in a dense, congested urban environment

• Experience with California Public Utilities Commission rules and regulations

• Technical competence in all elements of transit/rail systems engineering

• Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units

• Experience in different Phases of the Engineering Design Life and familiarity with Systems Engineering standards

• Ability to recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with clients, local, state, ad federal regulations

• Understanding of the System Safety Certification processes and RAMS will be an asset

• Knowledge of signaling principles, train control solutions including CBTC (moving block or fixed block) and PTC, and railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA and MIL-STD

• Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and report writing skills

Additional Information

• Travel will be required for this position.

• Sponsorship is available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $126,505.00 - $234,034.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10114453

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc