Senior Transit Systems Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems and Vehicle Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to lead or support major systems and vehicle projects for our key customers in the DC metro area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead or support the integration of train control systems, communications systems, and transit vehicles
• Analyze technical designs proposed by train control suppliers, communications contractors, and vehicle manufacturers with regard to mechanical, electrical, and network interfaces
• Determine possible solutions in the best interest of customers
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and establish and execute on plans for improving KPIs
• Identify technical and commercial risks on systems and railcar projects
• Identify deviations from requirements in documents submitted by contractors
• Interface with customers, systems contractors, vehicle manufacturers, and Parsons colleagues to identify technical options, costs and risks and establish priorities
• Participate in the design, installation, testing, and commissioning phases of systems projects
• Support business growth by providing technical input to key proposals

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 20+ years of related work experience,
• Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel. Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.
• In-depth knowledge of train control systems, communications systems, and transit railcars
• Experience in staff management
• Knowledge of relevant technical standards and requirements for systems and vehicle projects
• Good written and oral communication skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.
• Experience as a senior engineer with a transit agency, systems contractor, or vehicle manufacturer
• Experience with train control, communications, or vehicle programs for transit agencies

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range:

$136,200.00 - $245,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!