Senior Rail Systems Design & Integration Lead

Arup; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Rail Systems Design Coordination Lead for the California High Speed Rail program, based in San Francisco with responsibilities in Sacramento. You will coordinate rail systems designs across disciplines, lead client engagement, and ensure designs meet project objectives and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in railway design, a Bachelor's in engineering, and experience in Design Coordination and Project Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 12 years of railway design experience in at least one rail system discipline.
• Experience leading Design Coordination roles on rail projects.
• Experience leading or participating in Project Management for rail projects.
• Strong client engagement and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with System Safety Certification (RAMS) and railway standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rail systems designs across disciplines to ensure full integration.
• Lead client engagement within sub-discipline areas and manage expectations.
• Review detailed rail systems designs for coordination with civils and structures.
• Collaborate with Track and Systems Construction Contract consortium partners.
• Support project controls on scope, budget, schedule, resources, and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Rail systems coordination

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer designation in California (asset)

Tools

Rail standards (CENELEC/AREMA/IEEE)

Job description

Arup is seeking a Rail Systems Design Coordination Lead for the California High Speed Rail program, based in San Francisco with responsibilities in Sacramento. You will coordinate rail systems designs across disciplines, lead client engagement, and ensure designs meet project objectives and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in railway design, a Bachelor's in engineering, and experience in Design Coordination and Project Management.