Senior Rail & Transit Systems Engineering Manager

Parsons; Michigan; On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a System Engineering Manager for our Rail and Transit sector. You will lead the core competencies of systems engineering, systems assurance, and client consultation on large rail projects, with responsibility for staffing, client interfaces, and internal reporting.

The role requires extensive experience, PE/CSEP certification, and expertise in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 standards. Travel to client sites will be required as needed, and you will drive a professional culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of related work experience.
• Project and staff management experience on large rail systems projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer / CSEP Certification.
• Expert in Systems Engineering practices according to ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, including plans, processes and tools (e.g. DOORS).
• Experience in delivering or supporting Reliability and Safety programs, including to CENELEC standards.
• Can develop and maintain good relationships with key clients and partners.
• Core values include safety, quality, integrity, diversity, innovation, and sustainability.
• Creative and innovative leader.
• Strategic business thinker.
• Strong emotional intelligence.
• High energy and drive.
• Effective mentor and developer of individual and team talent.
• Collaborator and networker.
• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and design management to ensure system design schedules and budgets are met.
• Develop and implement system assurance and quality plans.
• Ensure timely and accurate project reporting.
• Forecast staffing needs to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain high team morale and client satisfaction.
• Foster a professional environment of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project and staff management

Leadership

Client relationship management

ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 knowledge

Reliability and Safety program know‑h

Engineering software (DOORS)

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Mentoring and talent development

Collaboration and networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Parsons is seeking a System Engineering Manager for our Rail and Transit sector. You will lead the core competencies of systems engineering, systems assurance, and client consultation on large rail projects, with responsibility for staffing, client interfaces, and internal reporting.

The role requires extensive experience, PE/CSEP certification, and expertise in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 standards. Travel to client sites will be required as needed, and you will drive a professional culture of