System Activation Engineer

At H. J. Russell & Company, we know that exceptional outcomes start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exceptional outcomes are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying, and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise, as well as their energy, passion, and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and life.

H.J. Russell is seeking a dynamic and tech savy System Activation Engineer to join our team at our Atlanta, GA office. As a System Activation Engineer, you’ll provide expertise in logistics, planning, developing, and coordinating all operational readiness activities associated with new or expansion of transit systems and other facility improvement projects. This position is in the Centralized Program Management Office of the MARTA Capital Projects, Expansion & Innovation Department. You’ll work closely with several departments across MARTA, including Operations; Safety & Quality Assurance; Capital Programs Delivery; Design, Engineering & Infrastructure; Customer Experience; Facilities; and outside parties, including consultants, contractors, and jurisdictional partners, to plan and deliver a coordinated program.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planning, ramping up, and executing the various elements of transit system activation. Modes may include heavy rail, bus rapid transit, arterial rapid transit, and light rail/streetcar transit.
• Ensure system activation schedules are developed and integrated into Project Master Schedules.
• Develop a comprehensive plan to transition operations from existing to new facilities, covering facility maintenance, operations, communications, finance, training, and information technology.
• Work with subject matter experts in training, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, testing, safety and security certification, and service deployment.
• Focus on ensuring technical systems meet their intended purpose, providing a practical framework to support staff operations methodically by trialing every component of all systems and developing mitigation plans to address any system issues or deficiencies, along with corrective action plans.
• Utilize reporting tools, such as SharePoint, Risk Registers, Issue Logs, Dashboards, Primavera, Unifier, Microsoft Office, etc., to ensure system activation activities and milestones are well documented and communicated.
• Review Project schedules, testing, and close-out plans to develop detailed turnover plans that include all parties' duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline is required.
• 5 years’ experience in project management of extensive engineering and construction projects, including professional experience in project controls and planning.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) is preferred.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Simply stated, we put people first. As part of our Mission Statement, we strive to earn the loyalty of our employees through a demonstrated commitment to their development and through rewarding exemplary performance. We take the time to get to know our employees personally and together develop individualized plans for career advancement and fulfillment with Russell. Our goal is to provide career growth and development which allows employees to envision and desire a long-term career with our company.

Our culture is rooted in the Russell Fundamentals, a series of 25 characteristics that guide the behavior of our employees and include key tenets like “Do the right thing always,” “Embrace diversity,” “Show meaningful appreciation,” “Deliver results,” and “Keep things fun.” Our intentional focus on creating an outstanding workplace experience has earned our firm numerous recognitions, including being named one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces in 2024.

In addition to our exceptional culture, we offer the following suite of benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with Employer Matching Contribution
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance & Other Voluntary Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program