Technical Director: ATS/CBTC Rail Systems Leader

Parsons

United States

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Technical Director to lead complex ATS/CBTC initiatives for major North American transit agencies. You will oversee technical strategy, design reviews, and vendor coordination to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires senior leadership, deep rail signaling expertise, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders, engineers, and program teams in high-visibility environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
20+ years of related work experience.
10+ years of experience implementing software-based rail systems.
Strong understanding of Centralized Traffic Control, Vital/Non-vital Interlocking, CBTC systems.
Experience with ATS/SCADA and centralized supervision systems.

Responsibilities

Chair technical working groups, lead meetings, and support client discussions with CBTC/ATS vendors.
Manage teams evaluating upgrades and new technology to minimize downtime and improve performance.
Lead direct teams and communicate with clients, project teams, and vendor reps across levels.
Oversee ATS/CBTC projects for large transit networks in North America.