Principal Project Manager - Rail Systems

Washington, DC, United States

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is looking for a senior rail systems engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience. The successful Principal Rail Systems Engineer will take a senior role in our Rail Systems team in Seattle, WA, and will be responsible for providing leadership and rail systems technical support to Mott MacDonald projects in the Pacific Northwest, across the West Coast of the US, and potentially across North America.

The Rail Systems team in Seattle is currently focused on construction management and design engineering projects for various clients across the West Coast and predominantly Sound Transit in Seattle. Most of our work is in the traction electrification disciplines, with some train control, communications and SCADA work. Under the influence of the Principal Rail Systems Engineer our ambition is for this team to grow both within Electrification and into other systems discipline areas including Systems Engineering and Systems Assurance. The role will feature the following aspects:

Engineering aspects

Lead systems design for projects of all sizes. Take responsibility for development of high-quality Traction Power, OCS, communications and train control solutions, from concept through to detail design

Expand the role of the Seattle Rail Systems team in growing areas such as Systems Engineering and Assurance, Integration, Interface and Requirements Management

Initiate and lead efforts to optimize constructability, through collaboration with Owners and Contractors

Provide expert assistance to Owners and Contractors during the design and installation phases, to optimize installation methods and deliver high-quality solutions; during the testing and commissioning phase to ensure progress to schedule and rigorous testing and recording of electrification systems installation

Provide expert assistance to Contractors and Owners in the optimization of Rail systems performance during testing and Operational phases

Develop concise, coherent and clear technical specifications for the Design and Construction of rail systems

Oversee Contractor’s activities in the delivery of rail systems, recording progress, specification compliance, non-conformances and deviations

Provide technical and quality assurance oversight for rail systems projects involving the delivery of new, and upgrade of existing rail systems. This will include the technical review of design and submittals against Contract requirements

Managerial aspects

Provide leadership to the team to deliver growth in numbers and work backlog

Develop and grow industry network contacts to raise the profile of Mott MacDonald’s capabilities generally, and specifically in rail systems engineering. to generate interest and new work

Provide technical and team leadership through excellent example, good team leadership characteristics, innovation, collaboration and decisive action.

Motivate teams to excel in technical delivery, on-time performance and development of positive Client relationships.

Provide detailed analysis and solutions to emerging managerial and technical problems

Provide expertise in the preparation and production of contract documentation

Ensure a quality process is implemented for any design, upgrades, manufacturing, installation and/or testing & commissioning project phases

Candidate Specification :

This is a senior leadership role within the Mott MacDonald matrix structure and the role will also occupy a senior position within the Rail Systems and Rail and Transit Practices.

Specific requirements for a successful candidate are:

A master’s or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a relatable subject.

Minimum 15 years of experience in Rail Systems engineering covering system development and deployment lifecycle

5 years of experience in the management of rail systems design and construction including decomposing and eliciting requirements

Leadership skills, with staffing, development and deployment skills

Focus on client requirements including technical, schedule and budget

Business developer, with experience in developing Client relationships and providing exceptional Client satisfaction

Capable of completing work in a controlled environment to meet budget and schedule requirements

PE registration for Washington is desired

Salary Range: $167,000 - $185,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

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Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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