Senior Rail Systems Integration Engineer
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. Given our growing business, Arup is looking for an accomplished Senior Rail Systems Engineer who wants to accelerate their career by joining our rail team in Seattle and playing an integral role in the growth of our Rail business in the Pacific Northwest.
The Senior Rail Systems
Engineer will focus on executing current rail project work as well as pursuit of new rail projects. We're looking for someone to provide management and coordination to the design process by overseeing and directing the design and consulting teams from the Prime Consultant position, while working closely with our clients, interfacing projects and external bodies. You will bring strong analytical capability and the confidence to interface directly with clients and stakeholders in technical workshops and formal review settings.
The position offers a stimulating and challenging project environment in which to develop personal skills, build the team's capabilities and mentor early careers members. Represent the Senior Integration Manager in the co-located project team, managing the day-to-day development of and delivery of integration activities, including design coordination, procurement support, construction oversight, and quality assurance. Support the Integration Manager's leadership of the Integration Working Group coordinating the project's activities with the agency's wider program and interfacing and adjacent projects and systems.
Working with rail systems and multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, geotechnical, architectural, MEP, tunneling, ventilation, and fire/life safety, define interface boundaries and support the definition of interfacing systems and devices. Develop, coordinate, release, and maintain the Project Interface and Integration Plan (PIIP), support the development of the PIIP products and the coordination and approval of the interface documents. Support project delivery by assisting with scope definition, schedule development, resource planning, and progress tracking.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred) with 5-10 years of experience delivering complex rail and transit systems in a multidisciplinary environment. Strong experience in rail systems engineering and design management, including requirements, standards, system integration, and assurance for large‐scale projects.
Working knowledge of signaling systems (CBTC and conventional), rail operations, trackwork, and alignment; Demonstrated understanding of RAMS, verification & validation, and relevant rail standards (e.g., Proven ability to lead and manage design teams, with understanding of client capital project drivers, procurement approaches, and design‐build delivery preferred. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. 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. 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 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 et
