What are the responsibilities and job description for the CBTC Engineer position at WSP?
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a CBTC Engineer for our New York, NY office .
Your Impact
Define scope of project, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing project assignments for CBTC signaling system :
Provide advice and guidance within rail systems on systems engineering and systems integration.
Apply advanced engineering methods, techniques, and analyses to provide CBTC-related technical solutions.
Develop technical designs, plans and functional / performance requirements, specifications, interfaces, test procedures and other documentation for Signal, CBTC and other Advanced Train Control Systems based on client needs and requirements.
Support CBTC system implementation schedules and cost estimates.
Review technical designs and submittals to assess against quality metrics and compliance with specifications and standards.
Prepare plans and procedures for the transition of the client's operations, maintenance and control center functions from the existing train control system to CBTC.
Identify and communicate industry best practices, and trends through presentations and white papers.
Identify and assess technical risks and propose mitigations.
Has working knowledge of related industry systems engineering standards, processes and best practices.
Support client in developing strategies for procurement, design, implementation, systems integration and long-term maintenance of signal, train control and rail systems.
Working knowledge of and the ability to apply proven industry standards such the IEEE 1474 and / or CENELEC.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
12 years of relevant post education experience in engineering, prior transit and rail experience, and infrastructure design.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
Experience in the delivery and design of large scale projects metro and rail projects
Experience in CBTC technology
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and / or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation :
Expected Salary (all locations) : $130,000 - $240,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment / staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Salary : $130,000 - $240,000
