Lead Rail Transit Commissioning Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Commissioning (Cx) Agent for Subway and Rail Transit Systems in New York, NY. You will plan, manage, and execute commissioning activities for rail projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, tested, and ready for revenue service.

As technical lead, you will coordinate among owners, designers, contractors, vendors, operators, and regulators, delivering reliable, safe transit systems while leading FAT, SAT, and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Civil, Transportation, or related discipline).
• 5-7+ years of commissioning, systems integration, or rail transit experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on major subway, metro, commuter rail, or transit infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading integrated systems testing and startup activities.
• Familiarity with transit authority standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project-specific commissioning plans.
• Oversee commissioning of traction power, signaling, and electrical systems.
• Direct testing programs including FAT, SAT, and interface verification.
• Coordinate among owners, designers, contractors, and regulators.
• Prepare commissioning status reports and documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety throughout project phases.

Skills

RAMS principles

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

SCADA systems

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Commissioning (Cx) Agent for Subway and Rail Transit Systems in New York, NY. You will plan, manage, and execute commissioning activities for rail projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, tested, and ready for revenue service.

As technical lead, you will coordinate among owners, designers, contractors, vendors, operators, and regulators, delivering reliable, safe transit systems while leading FAT, SAT, and startup activities.