Rail Systems Engineering Manager (High Speed Rail)
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About the Role
Parsons seeks a Rail Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team in the design and delivery of large-scale high-speed rail projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires extensive knowledge of rail systems engineering, codes, and standards, with a focus on systems integration, design management, and client representation.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the rail systems engineering team, providing direction, mentorship, and support
- Act as Rail Systems Expert on relevant projects
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
- Develop and implement engineering policies, procedures, and best practices
- Assist in business development activities and proposal preparation
- Apply systems engineering practices to design, development, integration and implementation of railway systems
- Conduct requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification, and validation activities
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
- Oversee design management of railway systems including signaling, telecommunications, and train control systems
- Manage risks and issues related to engineering aspects of railway projects
Requirements
- University degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
- Minimum 15 years of experience in rail systems engineering and management of design/construction of rail projects
- Good experience of rail systems applications in a High Speed Rail environment
- At least 5 years in a managerial role
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent
- Strong domain knowledge of rail systems and systems engineering practices including systems assurance, signaling and communications
- Extensive experience in design and integration management of railway systems projects
- Detailed understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulations in the railway industry
- Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
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Job Description
- Parsons is hiring a Rail Interface & Systems Engineering Manager to manage, lead and develop a team of professionals in the design and delivery of large scale, complex rail projects.
- The role is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE and involves leading a team within a PMO organization for a major high speed rail program.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and develop the rail systems engineering team, providing direction, mentorship, and support.
- Manage, coach, motivate and provide leadership for staff to provide high quality services and innovative solutions.
- Act as a Rail Systems Expert on relevant projects.
- Coordinate with project managers, other engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Work with key project individuals to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays.
- Act as Parsons’ representative with clients and selected subcontractors during project execution.
- Promote technical and commercial excellence through application of Quality Assurance processes.
- Develop and implement engineering policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Assist in business development activities and undertake leadership roles in proposal preparation.
- Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with major clients.
- Maintain awareness of trends, developments and advancements in relevant fields.
- Provide expert rail systems domain knowledge and integration advice to the Client.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- University degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in rail systems engineering and management of design and/or construction of rail projects.
- Good experience of rail systems applications in a High Speed Rail environment.
- At least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
- Strong domain knowledge of rail systems and systems engineering practices including systems assurance, signaling and communications.
- Extensive experience in the design and integration management of railway systems projects.
- Detailed understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulations in the railway industry.
- Demonstrated ability in training, mentoring, motivating, leading, and supervising a team.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Extensive domain knowledge of rail systems and their integration.
- GCC or other international experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Proven experience of working within complex railway environments.
- Ability to work in and lead multi discipline teams.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization.
- Ability to interact with and influence senior level management.
- Must function effectively under time constraints.
- Ability to manage and work in a team.
- Strong Contractor management skills.
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