Manager, Communication Engineering

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

As a key leader within the Signaling & Systems team under Digital Intelligence, you will lead a geographically distributed team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. You will collaborate closely with system architects, technical project managers, cross-functional subsystem teams, and customers to deliver complex, integrated communications solutions across infrastructure projects.

How will you make a difference?

This role plays a critical part in the successful delivery of challenging projects to Customers in organizing a highly skilled team of Engineers and providing critical visibility to leadership to ensure efficient execution with the ability to make critical decisions on both technical and commercial issues.

You will drive execution excellence by aligning engineering delivery with business objectives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while developing a high-performing team.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of communications engineering principles, including network and RF systems
• Experience with integrated subsystem delivery (e.g., CCTV, PA, VMS, telephony, SCADA)
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and project execution
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and risk management capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering/project management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience managing distributed or global teams
• Familiarity with rail, transit, or critical infrastructure systems
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in communications systems
• Experience with large-scale, multidisciplinary project environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical professionals across multiple locations
• Plan, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of communications engineering projects
• Oversee resource allocation, capacity planning, and forecasting to optimize efficiency
• Ensure successful project delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, technical designs, and project documentation
• Manage project financials, including cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, invoices, and change orders
• Partner with system architects and project managers to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide regular portfolio-level reporting to leadership on performance, cost, risks, and schedule status
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and execution methodologies
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development of team members
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence

Leadership Expectations

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
• Mentor and develop team members to build technical expertise and leadership capability
• Align team objectives with broader organizational and strategic goals
• Enable effective decision-making by providing clear, data-driven insights to leadership
• Champion collaboration across teams and functions

What about the physical demands of the job?

•  Primarily office-based work involving extended periods at a desk
• Occasional travel may be required

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

It is preferred that this role report to one of our offices in Englewood, CO; Jacksonville, FL; Louisville, KY; Woodbury, MN.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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