Systems Resident Engineer

Atkins North America Inc. seeks Systems Resident Engineer.

Define scope of project, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing project assignments. Identify problems for investigation and develop novel approaches & solutions to technical problems (CBTC, ATO, and ATP signaling systems). Conduct quality control checks during installation and testing of rail infrastructure systems such as trail control (signaling) and communications (fiber backbone, radio systems, etc.), reviewing calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications develop by design staff for accuracy and completeness. Perform on-site inspections and reviews of track circuits, signals, and other systems, conducting/overseeing remedial design work. Recommend changes or improvements to plans and programs. Function as Project Manager/Project Engineer for routine to semi-complex projects, with responsibility for budgeting, schedule coordination and resources allocation. Travel: Domestic and international travel, including site visits and assignments required approximately 10-20% of the time. Relocation depending on project location and requirements.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years experience in the job offered or related occupation. Must have at least 2 years of experience in rail network systems projects; preparation of proposals for high speed, mass transit, light rail, or medium distance train systems; and the full rail project life cycle, including proposal, bid, design, construction, and maintenance phases. Must have at least 2 years experience with CBTC, ATO, and ATP signaling systems, as well as signal controller programming and two years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio in rail engineering project context.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Send resume / cover letter to Amy.Gough@snclavalin.com  ref #37268/964.