Lead Requirements Engineer, Technical Assurance Rail Infra

Parsons; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a senior Requirements Engineer with a focus on Technical Assurance to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in Newark, NJ. You will lead end-to-end lifecycle activities for system, safety, and operational requirements, ensuring traceability, verification, and validation across design, construction, and commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in requirements engineering for transportation infrastructure, with knowledge of FTA/FRA/USDOT standards, and hands-on use of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in requirements engineering, technical assurance, or systems engineering, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Deep knowledge of FTA, FRA, and USDOT regulatory requirements and standards.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS, Power Pro, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in requirements development, traceability, validation, and verification.
• Strong familiarity with system lifecycle processes including design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Requirements Management Plan for the project in alignment with FTA, FRA, and USDOT regulatory requirements.
• Support with the consolidation of the HTP master design criteria requirements as single source of truth by building up traceability between business, systems and sub-systems requirements.
• Execute technical assurance activities related to requirements identification, validation, traceability, and verification.
• Work with design, systems, construction, and testing teams to ensure all contractual and regulatory requirements are properly interpreted and implemented.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrices (RVTM/VCRM) for design packages and construction deliverables.
• Ensure all requirements are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and can be properly verified during project phases.
• Use Relatics, Genesys, DOORS, ComplyPro or similar tools to manage requirements and maintain full lifecycle traceability.
• Participate in technical and design reviews, ensuring requirements coverage and proper handling of changes and deviations.
• Support the configuration and change management processes by documenting and tracking engineering changes related to design criteria requirements.
• Conduct quality and compliance audits of requirement documentation and deliverables.
• Facilitate or participate in workshops with stakeholders to capture and clarify requirements.
• Develop technical reports and dashboards to track requirements compliance and highlight risks or issues.
• Support test and evaluation phases by confirming that all verification evidence meets predefined requirements criteria.
• Ensure that requirements activities align with Project Development Agreements (PDAs), contract documents, and industry standards.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Technical assurance

Systems engineering

Infrastructure experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

DOORS

Power Pro

Job description

Parsons is seeking a senior Requirements Engineer with a focus on Technical Assurance to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in Newark, NJ. You will lead end-to-end lifecycle activities for system, safety, and operational requirements, ensuring traceability, verification, and validation across design, construction, and commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in requirements engineering for transportation infrastructure, with knowledge of FTA/FRA/USDOT standards, and hands-on use of