Builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure across North America.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties• Designs Systems in accordance with client needs, industry standards and regulations, and Company policies and practices • Checks and validates designs done by engineers• Leads/manages a Systems design group, including direct reports• Represents company in technical meetings internally and with customers• Leads field test efforts and cut-over• Prepares and reviews specifications, and evaluates information to ensure conformity to industry practices• Prepares technical proposals as required to support business growth strategy• Reviews designs and prepares detailed plans • Inspects and tests Systems, equipment, structures and materials for safety and for conformity to industry standards• Assists with installation and repair of Systems• Interacts with multi-discipline teams on proposals and projects• Follows and promotes Company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures• Prepares/reviews operating plans and schedules• Responsible for junior engineering training• Writes and reviews reports and engineering documentation
Position Summary The Systems Manager performs all Systems aspects of the design process, including preparing engineering designs based on project needs and coordinating preparation of design details and plans. Checks and tests Systems in accordance with industry standards and regulations. In addition, leads/manages a group of engineers. “Systems” are defined as any or all of the following: overall integration of multiple technologies, communication systems, signaling systems, signage systems, SCADA, power systems, and control systems.
Required Skills and Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline • A minimum of 7-15 years’ experience in Systems design, installation/construction, testing, maintenance, and repair• Previous alternative delivery experience in CM/GC and PDB• Leadership and managerial skills• Enthusiastic self-starter• Capable of providing concise instructions/directions• Knowledge of a wide range of Systems concepts, principles, and practices• Knowledge of new Systems construction standards and requirements• Ability to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex Systems problems• Ability to interpret effectively and accurately, reference, evaluate, organize, and record technical information• Ability to apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations• PE not required but considered a plus• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
This is a remote position with travel required as needed for project needs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions• Remote work with travel required for project needs • Works outdoors at construction sites and office environments • Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather• May be exposed to loud noise• Role may require air and vehicular travel at times
Benefits OfferingRailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.
Pay Range: $225000 - $250000 / year