Rail Systems Lead – Cross-Discipline Projects

WSP USA; Colombia; Remote; COP 120,000,000 - 200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Rail Systems Team Lead in Colombia to guide a multidisciplinary engineering group on complex rail projects. The role focuses on technical leadership, systems integration, and coordinating across disciplines to meet project objectives.

The ideal candidate brings broad Rail Systems knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality systems engineering solutions in transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related field.
• Postgraduate studies or specialization in Systems Engineering, Rail Systems, Project Management, Railway Transportation, or related areas are desirable.
• Certifications related to Systems Engineering, INCOSE, Project Management, or Railway Safety will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rail Systems team by providing technical guidance, supervision, and support to team members.
• Coordinate interactions between the different engineering disciplines involved in railway projects.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal and external teams to ensure efficient project execution.
• Act as the primary point of reference for the team on matters related to Rail Systems and Systems Engineering.
• Identify, manage, and resolve technical, operational, and coordination issues.
• Promote Systems Engineering and Systems Assurance best practices within projects.
• Participate in team planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Support recruitment, evaluation, and selection processes for positions within the team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and technical requirements for projects.
• Collaborate with project leaders and functional groups to ensure the successful integration of proposed solutions.
• Contribute to the technical and professional development of team members.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Decision-making

Adaptability

Collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Rail Systems Team Lead in Colombia to guide a multidisciplinary engineering group on complex rail projects. The role focuses on technical leadership, systems integration, and coordinating across disciplines to meet project objectives.

The ideal candidate brings broad Rail Systems knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality systems engineering solutions in transportation infrastructure.