Senior Commissioning Lead, Rail Systems & Testing

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 188,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

STV Incorporated in New York City is seeking an experienced Program Manager/Testing & Commissioning Lead to join our Systems Department. This role focuses on testing, commissioning, systems integration, and operational readiness across complex rail and transportation infrastructure programs.

You will lead commissioning efforts, coordinate with Amtrak, LIRR and vendors, and drive schedules, documentation, and handover activities to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in testing, commissioning, systems integration, startup, or operational readiness.
• Experience supporting rail, transit, tunnel, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CCM's testing and commissioning activities for projects, leading a commissioning team.
• Oversee contractor coordination and ensure alignment with approved plans and requirements.
• Develop and manage commissioning schedules, procedures, and execution plans.
• Lead readiness reviews, stakeholder coordination, and reporting of progress and risks.
• Support system integration across multiple disciplines and handover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PMP

CCM

PE license

Job description

STV Incorporated in New York City is seeking an experienced Program Manager/Testing & Commissioning Lead to join our Systems Department. This role focuses on testing, commissioning, systems integration, and operational readiness across complex rail and transportation infrastructure programs.

You will lead commissioning efforts, coordinate with Amtrak, LIRR and vendors, and drive schedules, documentation, and handover activities to ensure safe, reliable operation.