Senior Rail & Transit Communications Lead

AtkinsRéalis Group; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Communications Design Manager for Rail & Transit in Lynnwood, WA to lead design, integration, and commissioning of advanced communications systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee system architectures, and drive safety certification programs in passenger and freight rail environments. The role requires a B.S.

or M.S. in Electrical or Systems Engineering, a P.E. license, and 15–20 years of experience in rail/transit with ≥10 years focused on

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Systems Engineering.
• P.E. license is required.
• 15–20 years in rail/transit environments, with 10+ years in communications.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to visit project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and commissioning of rail communications systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across projects and stakeholders.
• Review system architectures, interfaces, and test procedures for interoperability.
• Provide technical leadership in safety certification and FMEA processes.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

P.E. license

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Communications Design Manager for Rail & Transit in Lynnwood, WA to lead design, integration, and commissioning of advanced communications systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee system architectures, and drive safety certification programs in passenger and freight rail environments. The role requires a B.S.

or M.S. in Electrical or Systems Engineering, a P.E. license, and 15–20 years of experience in rail/transit with ≥10 years focused on