CBTC Communications Systems Engineer - DCS Lead (NYC)

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Communications Network System Engineer to support the 6th Avenue / 63rd Street CBTC project in New York.

You will work under the DCS Design Manager and provide leadership for DCS design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout activities. The role requires coordinating with CBTC, trains, tracks, traction power, and operations, ensuring interfaces and constructability are aligned with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related discipline with a focus on Communications technologies.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Network Communications or IT.
• Experience applying cybersecurity principles, including secure multi-zone to trusted conduit architectures models.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
• Technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Strong leadership and coordination abilities across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and managerial leadership for all TCS Data Communications System elements of the project.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary technical reviewers and consolidate comments.
• Review submittals, design packages, calculations, drawings, RFIs, and test procedures for completeness and compliance.
• Confirm conformance with PRDCs, Design-Build contract requirements, and technical standards.
• Coordinate interfaces among TCS disciplines and with CBTC/train control, communications, track, and safety teams.
• Identify design gaps, risks, and build practical recommendations with resolution tracking.
• Assess design approaches, deviations, and potential impacts on safety, cost, and schedule.
• Support requirements traceability, interface-control documentation, and verification for non-TCS systems.
• Coordinate with authorities for reviews, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Participate in design-progress meetings and risk reviews.
• Maintain accurate technical records and escalation materials.

Skills

Leadership

Network communications

Rail transit experience

Project management

Cybersecurity principles

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Communications Network System Engineer to support the 6th Avenue / 63rd Street CBTC project in New York.

You will work under the DCS Design Manager and provide leadership for DCS design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout activities. The role requires coordinating with CBTC, trains, tracks, traction power, and operations, ensuring interfaces and constructability are aligned with project requirements.