Systems Engineer/Specialist – Requirements Management (Rail)

Arup; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Profit Share

401(k) plan with match

Flexible working

Benefits at Work

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Rail Systems Engineer/Specialist – Requirements Management to join our Rail Systems Team in Seattle, focusing on requirements engineering, traceability, compliance, and systems integration across large rail projects. You will manage Jama Connect RTM, interact with clients in workshops, and support DOORS transitions as needed.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure traceable, verifiable requirements aligned with contractual obligations and regulatory standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, Civil, Mechanical, Electronic, Systems or similar).
• Minimum 6 years of demonstrated experience in Rail and Transit Infrastructure Requirements Management.
• Advanced proficiency in Jama Connect; experience with IBM DOORS Classic and/or DOORS Next is a plus.
• Experience supporting large, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with formal compliance and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills (VBA or scripting a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to interface with clients in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and management of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) in Jama Connect.
• Act as a Jama Connect power user and administrator, including project setup and reporting.
• Maintain and improve requirements database structures, workflows and configuration control.
• Develop and manage system, subsystem, interface, and verification requirements across project lifecycles.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from contractual requirements through design and verification.
• Support compliance tracking, audits, and contractual reporting obligations.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and compliance evidence for project delivery and client reporting.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to align requirements with design outputs.
• Present status and compliance findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Jama Connect

Requirements management

Traceability

Data analysis (Excel)

Client interface

VBA / scripting (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS Classic

DOORS Next

Job description

Systems Engineer/Specialist – Requirements Management (Rail)

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

We are currently seeking a Rail Systems Engineer/Specialist – Requirements Management to join our Rail Systems Team in Toronto and support a portfolio of major rail and transit infrastructure programs across Canada and the United States. This role will focus on requirements engineering, traceability, compliance, and systems integration activities within complex, multidisciplinary project environments.

Reporting to the Rail Systems Requirements Management Lead and working closely with project managers and discipline leads, you will support project teams through both bid and delivery stages. You will provide technical expertise in requirements management, including the administration and governance of Jama Connect, while leveraging experience with IBM DOORS Classic and DOORS Next where applicable. The role will ensure requirements traceability, verification, validation, and compliance reporting throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
The role requires strong analytical capability, expertise in requirements management and traceability practices, and advanced proficiency in Jama Connect, with experience in IBM DOORS Classic and/or DOORS Next considered an asset. You will confidently interface with clients and stakeholders in technical workshops and formal review settings, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure requirements are structured, traceable, verifiable, and aligned with contractual, regulatory, and project-specific obligations.

Responsibilities of this specific role will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Lead the administration and management of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and associated requirements datasets using Jama Connect.
• Act as a Jama Connect power user and administrator, including project setup, workflow administration, traceability management, reporting, and data integrity assurance.
• Maintain and continuously improve requirements database structure, workflows, and configuration control processes
• Develop, refine, and manage system, subsystem, interface, and verification requirements throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
• Ensure complete end-to-end traceability from contractual requirements through design and verification
• Support compliance tracking, audit readiness, and contractual reporting obligations
• Generate structured reports, dashboards, metrics, and compliance evidence from Jama Connect and associated tools to support project delivery and client-facing reporting.
• Perform advanced data analysis using Excel and other applicable tools to validate traceability and requirements completeness
• Experience with IBM DOORS Classic and/or DOORS Next is an asset and may be required to support legacy requirements databases or project transitions
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure alignment between requirements and design outputs
• Support systems integration and interface management activities, where applicable
• Represent Arup in client meetings and technical workshops related to requirements management, traceability, and compliance
• Lead or support client-facing discussions on requirements status, traceability approach, baselines, and verification planning
• Prepare technical memoranda and compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Present requirements status and compliance findings clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support Technical Advisory / Owner’s Engineer services including research, gap analysis, and compliance assessments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of requirements management processes and standards across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, Civil, Mechanical, Electronic, Systems or similar)

Competencies and Experience

Required:

• Minimum 6 years of demonstrated experience in Rail and Transit Infrastructure Requirements Management
• Advanced proficiency in Jama Connect as a requirements management platform, with demonstrated experience in requirements structuring, traceability, change management, reporting, and compliance monitoring. Experience with IBM DOORS Classic and/or DOORS Next is highly desirable and considered an asset
• Experience supporting large, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with formal compliance and audit requirements
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and the “V” lifecycle
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills (VBA or scripting experience considered an asset)
• Proven ability to interface directly with clients and present technical information clearly and confidently in formal meeting settings
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future to be considered for this role

Preferred:

• P.Eng. designation or working toward licensure
• Experience supporting major public transit agencies or commuter rail / LRT / subway programs
• Knowledge of AREMA, NFPA, ISO/IEC/IEEE, and agency design standards
• Experience with DXL scripting or workflow configuration within DOORS
• Membership in professional organizations such as INCOSE

What we offer you

• At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
• Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

• Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal.
• As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
• Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.
• As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

• We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Seattle Hiring Range – Hiring Range

• The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in is $120,000 to $135,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.