Remote CBTC Project Lead - Rail Systems Delivery

Ladders

United States

Remote

USD 104,000 - 181,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
PTO & holidays
ESOP
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible schedules

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a CBTC Project Engineer to lead complex rail systems projects with a strong focus on execution, technical oversight, and disciplined delivery. This remote-friendly role supports train control system specs, design reviews, testing, migration planning, and implementation across legacy and new rail fleets.

You will partner with internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders to ensure system assurance, configuration control, and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in rail systems projects.
  • Proven track record in managing complex rail systems projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex rail systems projects, ensuring adherence to design schedules and budgets.
  • Provide engineering support and prepare technical specifications for CBTC systems.
  • Oversee technical reviews of system designs for both legacy and new rail fleets.
  • Conduct oversight and witness factory testing and field implementation for train control subsystems.
  • Support migration and cutover planning for train control systems on existing rail systems.
  • Manage configuration and change management processes for large train control procurements.
  • Develop and implement system assurance and quality plans to meet industry standards.

Skills

Communication skills
Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
PE, CSEE or PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Ladders is seeking a CBTC Project Engineer to lead complex rail systems projects with a strong focus on execution, technical oversight, and disciplined delivery. This remote-friendly role supports train control system specs, design reviews, testing, migration planning, and implementation across legacy and new rail fleets.

You will partner with internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders to ensure system assurance, configuration control, and quality standards are met.

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