Parsons Transportation Group is hiring a Chief Engineer - Rail Systems to lead the Rail Systems technical organization for our North American operations. You will be the focal point for technical excellence, driving opportunity identification, solution development, and project delivery for major rail and transit infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the focal point of the systems technical organization.
- Lead the engineering design, development, integration, and implementation of rail infrastructure and systems.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and technical standards, including FRA, FTA, AREMA, and other applicable codes.
- Oversee project planning, budgeting, and scheduling in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines.
- Provide technical guidance and decision-making support during construction and commissioning phases.
- Drive innovation in system performance, reliability, and lifecycle maintenance strategies.
- Evaluate contractor and consultant performance and ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
- Serve as the technical liaison with government agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal departments.
- Lead risk management efforts for engineering-related issues across the project lifecycle.
- Support environmental assessments and sustainability planning in rail system design and operation.
- Lead the execution of advanced solution strategies.
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to staff.
- Manage technical resources and manpower forecasts.
- Collaborate with company leadership and Project Managers to deliver solutions and technical guidance.
- Maximize customer operational performance by providing resources and technical advice.
- Resolve escalated problems and follow through to closure.
- Leverage professional relationships with industry experts to deliver technically sound solutions.
- Support recruiting and staff allocation among projects.
- Provide input into proposals and provide design coordination and leadership on major projects.
- Manage technical and commissioning aspects of on-going projects.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 20+ years of experience in rail and transit work, including experience in project management, design management, and client management.
- Rail transit experience and a deep understanding of rail systems.
- Design-Build and/or Progressive Design Build project experience.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and standards.
- Thorough knowledge of current technology and its capabilities.
- Proven experience managing large-scale rail projects or rail system operations.
- Deep knowledge of track, Overhead Catenary, traction power, communications, and train control systems.
- Familiarity with project delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Capture management experience.
- Professional Engineer registration.
Team & Environment
You will lead the Rail Systems technical organization, providing strategic and technical direction for our major projects.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $167,400.00 - $314,500.00
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid holidays
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
