Primary Responsibilities:
The primary duties of the Senior Rail Systems Manager include design production and technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification overhead contact systems (OCS) distribution. This position is a key role within the Rail and Transit Systems Business Class. This person will have involvement in electrified rail and transit projects throughout North America and Internationally. The Manager will have specific responsibilities managing staff, planning and scheduling work, performing design, providing leadership of specific design packages for multiple projects, as well as coordinating the assembly of plans and specifications, and construction support. This position supports various rail and transit projects throughout North America to serve the contract requirements and respond to client needs.
The successful candidate will have experience in developing technical specifications, criteria and drawings for AC and DC overhead contact systems, and the interfaces to traction power systems, structures and rail and bus vehicles. As such, the candidate will have the ability to pro-actively lead tasks between technical groups and be innovative in solving complex challenges.
Position Description:
- Project work will include overhead contact wire distribution design for Streetcar, Electrified Bus, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail and High Speed Rail Projects operating on Overhead Contact systems.
- Design work would include overhead contact system components, layouts and calculations needed for equipment sizing and allocation, general arrangements, typicals, and allocation drawings.
- Project management work will include client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
- Work location would include both Home Office and short term travel to cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems. Long term field assignments may also be available.
Skills and additional attributes:
Individual must be technically competent, with recognized rail specialization that resolves problems of significant scope and complexity. The individual should have industry standing in technical committees in the electrification field, and have established relationships with rail and transit clients throughout North America. In addition to performing design work by themselves, the Individual will be required to plan, organize, and coordinate work of small to medium group of professionals and technicians. Past experience with direct client interface and complete project life-cycle (design to commissioning) is highly desirable. Preference given to candidates with experience in the NY/NJ Transit Market.
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
