Rail Systems QC Engineer: Interfacing & Testing

Tutor Perini Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation in Los Angeles, CA is seeking to hire a QC Engineer (Systems) to join our office. The successful candidate will lead QA inspection, oversee system interfaces, and coordinate testing across multiple disciplines on a heavy rail project.

We expect a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering and 5+ years of transit/rail systems experience, with familiarity in ICDs, SIT, and industry standards. LA Metro experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems within the transit, rail, or transportation infrastructure sector.
• Experience working on LA Metro projects, preferred.
• Proven experience with heavy rail passenger projects, particularly with system interfaces and integration testing.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, communications networks, fire/life safety, traction power, train control, and SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, AREMA, and NEMA; transit authority integration practices.

Responsibilities

• Primary QC inspection function, with focus on rail systems and the integration of all technical systems and subsystems across the transit (subway) project.
• Monitor and inspect system interfaces (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, communications, traction power, train control, SCADA, and others) and ensure proper documentation.
• Monitor interface control documents (ICDs) and participate in safety certification process to track responsibilities and technical requirements between systems and subcontractors.
• Work closely with design engineers, contractors, OEM vendors, and client representatives to resolve system interface conflicts.
• Verify that all communication protocols between systems are compatible and fully functional.
• Inspect, coordinate and oversee all system integration testing (SIT), ensuring that testing protocols and sequencing are clearly defined and jointly reviewed by all involved parties.
• Facilitate cross-discipline coordination meetings to track readiness, progress, and resolution of systems testing and integration issues.
• Review and comment on contractor and vendor test plans, procedures, and interface designs to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor and report on system readiness for LFAT, integration testing, revenue service simulations, and final commissioning.
• Monitor and report on compliance with relevant transit authority standards, safety requirements, and industry codes.
• Prepare and deliver regular QC inspections and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Tutor Perini Corporation in Los Angeles, CA is seeking to hire a QC Engineer (Systems) to join our office. The successful candidate will lead QA inspection, oversee system interfaces, and coordinate testing across multiple disciplines on a heavy rail project.

We expect a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering and 5+ years of transit/rail systems experience, with familiarity in ICDs, SIT, and industry standards. LA Metro experience is preferred.