AECOM

Rail Systems Coordinator

AECOM • $92K — $110K *
Sacramento, CA 95823In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS with 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or similar fields preferred.
  • 3+ years experience in infrastructure project delivery or rail systems engineering.
  • Experience in large-scale transportation or rail infrastructure projects.
  • Proven coordination capabilities with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage rail systems delivery across project phases.
  • Resolve rail systems-related issues in design-build coordination and integration.
  • Monitor schedules and confirm critical milestones are achievable.
  • Support resolution of contractual and technical issues.
  • Develop and improve strategies and tools for rail systems oversight.
  • Ensure application of systems engineering principles and project management best practices.
  • Provide direct support to the Deputy Program Construction Director.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Flexible work options and wellness resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Rail Systems Coordinator for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role supports the successful delivery of rail systems for the High-Speed Rail Program by coordinating design, construction, integration, and commissioning activities. Working under the direction of the Deputy Program Construction Director, this role facilitates collaboration among design-build teams, project management consultants, and Authority staff to resolve technical issues, manage system interfaces, and ensure project milestones are met. The position plays a key role in overseeing all phases of rail systems implementation while ensuring alignment with program standards, project management best practices, and regulatory requirements.

  • Plan, coordinate, and manage the oversight of rail systems delivery across all project phases, ensuring alignment with project management processes
  • Support timely resolution of rail systems-related issues, including design-build coordination, interface management, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning
  • Monitor construction and systems schedules; review short-term look-ahead plans to confirm critical milestones are achievable and on track
  • Support issue resolution related to contracts, third parties, and technical matters
  • Develop, implement, and improve strategies, policies, procedures, and tools to support effective rail systems oversight and delivery
  • Ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and project management best practices
  • Provide direct support to the Deputy Program Construction Director on special projects, reporting, and ad-hoc assignments related to rail systems oversight and delivery.
  • Design-build delivery methods for large-scale rail or transportation infrastructure projects
  • Principles of systems engineering, project management, and construction oversight.
  • Rail systems disciplines such as train control, traction power, communications, and system integration
  • Project management tools, scheduling techniques, and risk management practices
  • Understand the interrelated aspects of rail systems within a complex infrastructure program
  • Analyze technical documents and data accurately to develop effective solutions and strategies
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues
  • Communicate effectively, demonstrating leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills


Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
  • BA/BS + 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction management, project management, or a closely related field. At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure project delivery, rail systems engineering, systems integration, or project/construction management
  • Experience working on large-scale transportation or rail infrastructure projects
  • Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve project-related issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in rail systems project delivery or oversight
  • Familiarity with system integration and commissioning of complex rail projects
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and coordination skills
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to rail systems project


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position


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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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