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Project Manager Train Control Expert (CBTC)

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Systra

Oakland, CA (In Person)

$215,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/7/2026

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Job Description

The Company SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities. We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide. Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm's value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes. Context We're looking for a new Project Manager / Train Control Expert in our West Coast Train Control Group to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve them. As a
SYSTRA US
Project Manager / Train Control Expert you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget.
Missions/Main Duties Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the Deployment Team, including the Phase execution Managers, the T&C Manager, Migration Phase Design Reviews, System Access and other Field logistics. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are reviewed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with Contract requirements (electrical, mechanical, civil, infrastructure). Part of the Management Team actively participates in the Risk Management Team to provide update to the risk register, QA/QC Team, CCMC, and report to the Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer. Actively engage with the Contractor and the Stakeholders to remove roadblocks for the construction design, the construction, and the testing. Establish and maintain strong client relationships, serving as SYSTRA's local primary point of contact to ensure alignment, transparency and customer satisfaction Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly reports, including financial tracking and invoice coordination with SYSTRA management Does this seem like an opportunity that you can be all aboard with in your career? Well, here's a little more than the required experience we're looking for in this new teammate.
Profile/Skills Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Civil engineering, Computer Science or related field from an ABET-accredited program 15+ years of transit brownfield projects experience, including managing track access and relationships with stakeholders, and interface and integration management between new and legacy systems. Experience with CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) / PTC (Positive Train Control) / ATC (Automatic Train Control) systems specific to Installation and Testing activities Deep understanding of railway signaling principles (route locking, switch point detection, and signal aspect sequences), Solid State Interlockings (SSIs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and familiar with the federal regulations (FRA) along with industry standards (AREMA) regarding rail safety and automated train control Experience leading multidisciplinary teams for large scale rail infrastructure projects (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical)
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters's Degree in Electrical/Civil engineering, Computer Science or related field from an ABET-accredited program is preferred, not required Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, not required
SYSTRA USA
provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
SYSTRA USA
is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.
Salary Range:
$200,000 - $230,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. Why SYSTRA? Read more sur Why SYSTRA? Offer details
Country/Region :
United States Location :
San Francisco, Oakland Field :
Engineering Delivery Type of contract : Permanent Level of experience : 10-15 years

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