Senior Rail Systems & Integration Leader - Los Angeles

Mott MacDonald Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Rail Systems & Integration Leader to help deliver and grow our rail and transit practice in Southern California, based in Los Angeles. You will lead technical teams, interface with clients like LA Metro and Metrolink, and shape complex rail programs with a focus on systems integration and stakeholder collaboration.

We value leadership, strong technical depth across traction power, signaling, and SCADA, and a proven track record in business development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering rail and transit infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience leading rail systems and integration on major transit programs.
• Strong knowledge across traction power, signaling, train control, communications, SCADA, OCS, and systems assurance.
• Proven track record with major transit agencies such as LA Metro, Metrolink, CHSRA, BART, Sound Transit, Amtrak, or similar.
• Experience in client-facing leadership roles and developing relationships with executives and stakeholders.
• Experience with alternate delivery methods: Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, integration, and delivery of rail systems packages across major transit and rail infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical oversight for traction power, overhead contact systems (OCS), signaling, train control, communications, SCADA, systems assurance, and related rail disciplines.
• Manage interfaces between rail systems, track, civil, structures, stations, utilities, and operations teams to ensure integrated and coordinated project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness phases.
• Oversee technical quality, risk management, systems integration, and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing strategic guidance on rail systems and integration challenges.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key transportation agencies, including LA Metro, Metrolink, California High-Speed Rail Authority, SCRRA, and others.
• Support business development activities by identifying opportunities, developing capture strategies, contributing to proposals, and participating in client presentations and interviews.
• Work with account leaders and practice leaders to grow Mott MacDonald's rail systems presence in Southern California.
• Mentor and develop engineers and project professionals, fostering technical excellence and a collaborative team culture.
• Champion innovation, digital delivery approaches, and continuous improvement across projects and pursuits.
• Represent Mott MacDonald at industry events, professional organizations, and client forums.

Skills

Rail systems integration

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-disciplinary knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CA Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Rail Systems & Integration Leader to help deliver and grow our rail and transit practice in Southern California, based in Los Angeles. You will lead technical teams, interface with clients like LA Metro and Metrolink, and shape complex rail programs with a focus on systems integration and stakeholder collaboration.

We value leadership, strong technical depth across traction power, signaling, and SCADA, and a proven track record in business development and