Job Description

Perform and lead project engineering activities in support of Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) projects. Provide technical guidance and prepare technical documentation for related systems engineering activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the technical team consisting of MEPPI engineers, MELCO engineers, and contractors to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
• Lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Track and close technical issues by tasking relevant subject matter experts.
• Function as main contact with customer for schedule, status, development, clarifications, allocations and design document verification to ensure compliance of the CBTC design and installation to customer requirements.
• Prepare and disseminate project status reports. Maintain contract document requirement lists and track progress of items.
• Prepare and/or review customer correspondence and contract technical documentation.
• Oversee and direct work of contractors. Negotiate technical scope with contractors.
• Lead technical activities of MEPPI, MELCO, contractors, vendors and customer for successful execution of bids and projects.
• Prepare system operation plans and reports. Make commercial and technical presentations.
• Provide technical guidance on the testing and commissioning of the CBTC system.
• Perform, participate in, or direct the following as required: requirements specification, architecture description, interface description, system integration and development plans, design reviews, verification and validation, and testing and commissioning.
• Perform system integration between wayside equipment, vehicle equipment and other rail signaling subsystems as required.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Engineering Department by conducting business with other MEPPI departments and outside contacts in a timely and cooperative manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field with a minimum 7 years of experience in project management, project engineering, system engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of CBTC, wayside signaling equipment and radio communication networks.
• Advanced knowledge of vital system and vital software development methodologies.
• Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required to communicate with customers and employees.
• Advanced knowledge of the development lifecycle and lifecycle products.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products and scheduling software