Lead CBTC Communications Engineer, Transit & Rail

Overview

Lead engineer overseeing CBTC communication design, integration, testing and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• system integration
• interface management
• site inspection
• risk mitigation
• design review
• testing

Tasks

-Oversee internal and external interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with rolling stock, wayside equipment, and control centers. -Inspects construction site to monitor progress and assess conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction standards. -Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. -Identify and mitigate system-level risks, developing contingency strategies to support project success. -Support and represent as owner rep for MTA C&D CBTC projects. -Analyzes project task needs, changes and enhancements and makes recommendations. -Assist in resolving design issues and questions from the Design Build contractor. -Communicate and coordinate with the Design Build contractor and the project team. -Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project activities. -Prepares and gives briefings and presentations, advises senior management. -Participate in design reviews, safety assessments, and quality assurance activities, offering expert systems engineering insight. -Oversee CBTC system integration and testing, validating performance and safety across all components.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• 10+ years
• cbtc
• network engineering
• microsoft office
• communication

What You Bring

-Familiarity with NY area transportation agencies such as Amtrak, LIRR, MNR, NJT, NYCT, PANYNJ and their technical approach. -Technical writing, analytical and communication skills. -The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on rail signaling. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Basic leadership abilities, capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering on schedule. -Minimum 10 years of experience in Communications/Network engineering. -Must be able to perform a detailed comparison of the design drawings against the contract requirements. -Strong grasp of Communications/Network engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture design, and system validation. -Solid knowledge of CBTC, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and Data Communication System (DCS) technologies and their practical applications. -This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. -This position requires min. 4 days, on-site either at the client’s office and/or the project office for the duration of the program. The project is located in New York City. -Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Benefits

-Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About Wsp

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