Systems Design Lead - PE Required

Company Description

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We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Systems Design Lead/Manager to manage systems design disciplines with AECOM’s Rail/Transit Group, West Coast Transportation, based in Los Angeles, CA. The Systems Design Lead/Manager is identified as a key person in our successful delivery of the LA Metro East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Progressive Design-Build Project.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the key personnel team, the Systems Design Lead/Manager will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and specialists across rail systems disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications, and Project Controls), Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Signals Engineers, Analysts, and Coordinators. As the System Design Lead, you will be responsible to ensuring that the systems design is completed, and requirements of the Performance Specifications and other design criteria are met. This is a field office position and requires in-person attendance at the field office for 3-5 days/weeks. This position is also required to be assigned to the project full-time for both the design phase and design support during the construction phase until substantial completion. While the position is primarily for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, AECOM has an impressive backlog of significant transportation projects in the Greater Los Angeles area and transit/rail projects across West Region and provides exceptional opportunity for professional growth. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design and specification development of the following specialties:  Systems Integration, SCADA, Communications, Trackwork, Signaling, Systems Assurance (RAM), Safety Assurance, Vehicle and Wayside Interfaces, Traction Power Design, Power Supply and Distribution, System and Train Simulation, Tunnel Constructability, and Fire Ventilation
• Overseeing the preparation of detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes for transit/rail projects
• Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules, all applicable industry codes and standards, and client expectations
• Provide valuable leadership to mid-career staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills.
• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner.  Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues
• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate project team
• Plan and execute project