Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) Director/Engineer
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Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) Director/Engineer

Columbia Consulting Engineers, (MBE/DBE)

Location: New York,NY, USA

Date: 2024-05-03T21:24:39Z

Job Description:

**This is a full-time in person role in NYC. This is not a remote position.

About Our Firm:

Our vision is to connect the world through infrastructure.

We provide professional engineering and construction management services for infrastructure projects in NYC. We partner with the nation s most prestigious engineering firms delivering projects safely, accurately, and on-time.

We believe that the very foundation of a thriving civilization is its infrastructure. We honor the engineers, designers, planners, construction workers and government officials who serve society by building our cities.

As an organization, we are committed to our employees having an opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference in the world, and in doing so, having an opportunity to be fulfilled at work. Satisfied employees bring the possibility of making a real difference home to their families and inspire everyone they touch to play their own unique part in building a better world for everyone.

Please check out our website to learn more about the exciting projects we are involved with: www.ccengrs.com

Position Summary:

Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) Engineering Director:

Exciting opportunity to revolutionize the NYC subway system. You will be implementing cutting-edge telecommunications technology to pinpoint the exact position and speed of trains, increasing capacity, and reducing wait times for millions of riders. Play an important role modernizing one of the largest subway systems in the greatest city in the world.

**This is a full-time in person role in NYC. This is not a remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Director

  • Manage and participate on a team of CBTC-ATS engineers involved in the concept design, modification, analysis, and construction of MTA C&D (Construction and Development) projects to produce detailed and accurate drawings and specifications, including for MTA-related infrastructure.
  • Design leading-edge rail signaling solutions with a professional team of experienced CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) and ATS (Automatic Train Supervision) train integration and signalization engineers.
  • Update and create new CBTC-ATS specifications.
  • Implement and maintain a data management plan for CBTC-ATS.
  • Oversee supplier, production and manufacturing teams.
  • Support contractors in the delivery of mass transit CBTC-ATS projects.
  • Oversee static and dynamic field-testing, commissioning, and integration of new signaling systems into rail vehicles and associated infrastructure.
  • Support deployment of MTA s new CBTC-ATS sections and their newly equipped train fleet.
  • Provide construction inspection support services and engineering oversight on active construction projects.
  • Prepare, review, and approve: contracts submittals, RFIs, proposals, and cost estimates.
  • Develop KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor CBTC-ATS performance.
  • Act as liaison between MTA C&D and NYCT (New York City Transit) on CBCT-ATS issues.
  • Meet with internal MTA C&D Departments and Agency Owners regarding project CBCT-ATS goals and timelines.
  • Coordinate CBTC-ATS operations with technical stakeholders including planning, electrical, mechanical engineering, and fire protection.

Engineer

  • Design leading-edge rail signaling solutions with a professional team of experienced CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) and ATS (Automatic Train Supervision) train integration and signalization engineers.
  • Update and create new CBTC-ATS specifications.
  • Implement and maintain a data management plan for CBTC-ATS.
  • Oversee supplier, production and manufacturing teams.
  • Support contractors in the delivery of mass transit CBTC-ATS projects.
  • Oversee static and dynamic field-testing, commissioning, and integration of new signaling systems into rail vehicles and associated infrastructure.
  • Support deployment of MTA s new CBTC-ATS sections and their newly equipped train fleet.
  • Provide construction inspection support services and engineering oversight on active construction projects.
  • Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Director

    Minimum two (2) years CBTC engineering experience, ten (10) years of related experience, five (5) years in a management or supervisory role.

    Engineer

    Minimum of one (1) year of CBTC experience. Two (2) to five (5) years of related engineering experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Previous experience in railway, signaling, metro or CBTC
    • Knowledge of CBTC-ATS requirements and design criteria
    • Knowledge of data communication and networking
    • Experience in testing and commissioning CBTC-ATS systems
    • Experience with signaling/train control systems
    • Experience with MTA-New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit, or Long Island Railroad construction
    • Experience as: signal engineer, signaling engineer, signal design engineer, signal designer, signaling designer, signal systems designer, signal systems engineer, signaling systems designer, signaling systems engineer
    • Experience in heavy civil underground environments
    • CAD/BIM skills
    • Multi-lingual in Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese

    Preferred Licensure and Certification:

    Director

    • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

    Engineer

    • OSHA-30, Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), and/or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

    Education:

    Bachelor's or master s degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.

    Benefits:

    Columbia Consulting Engineers offers a Best in Industry compensation package including, but not limited to:

    • Premium coverage for comprehensive major medical (Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
    • Prescription plan
    • Vision plan
    • Dental Care Plans
    • 401(k)
    • Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
    • We are an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion
    • Bonus

    Salary:

    Director: $120,000 - $215,000 per year, depending on experience

    Engineer: $75,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience

    Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people who can see themselves being successful in this position, and are aligned with our mission, vision, and values.

    APPLY NOW!

    Send Resume to:

    Michelle Zaylar, Talent Acquisition

    Columbia Consulting Engineers

    www.ccengrs.com

    ...@ccengrs.com

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