Technical Director-Train Control/ATS

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Job Description:

Parson's has a career opportunity for someone with solid leadership experience who leads with confidence, navigates complex technical challenges, and brings people together around practical solutions. If you have the ability to see the big picture as well as the operational details, understand how critical Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) performance is for safe, reliable transit operations and who can drive progress across technical, operational, and stakeholder teams and thrive in high-visibility environments where leadership, coordination, and technical judgment matter every day, we’d like to hear from you. If you have are looking for an opportunity where you will be responsible for working on complex Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) initiatives that support essential transit operations, then consider joining our team as a Technical Director. You will lead projects and teams in North America for large transit agencies such as New York City Transit (NYCT), Washington Metro, Sound Transit focused on technical oversight of ATS, evaluating system upgrades, and coordinating with stakeholders and vendors on critical ATS-related improvements and issue resolution.

What You'll Be Doing:

Parsons ATS teams work in a multidisciplinary environment to support the review, evaluation, approval, and acceptance of vendor work products associated with ongoing ATS system enhancements. This career opportunity includes:

· Chairing the technical working groups, conducting and leading technical meetings, and supporting client teams in discussions with CBTC/ATS suppliers related to robust designs, installation/ implementations, enhanced features, operational impacts, performance and reliability improvements.

· Managing teams that assess the feasibility of proposed upgrades, introduction of new technology and product platforms, contributing to the development of operational concepts and requirements, and ensuring that technical, operational, maintenance, and owner stakeholders are aligned on strategies that minimize downtime and support system performance.

· Leads direct teams, SMEs, exhibit strong organizational skills support by a strong technical background, and be highly effective at communicating with clients, project teams, department leaders, and vendor representatives across a range of technical and management levels.

· If you are energized by mission-critical rail technology, systems integration, and the opportunity to support one of the most demanding transit environments in North America, this position, and Parsons, is for you.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

· Bachelor’s in engineering/ communications/ mathematics/ Data Science or related technical field.

· 20+ years of related work experience

· 10+ years of experience in implementation of software-based rail systems.

· Strong understanding of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Vital and Non-vital Signal Interlocking Control Systems, and CBTC systems.

· Strong experience in software development, product life cycle development of Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), SCADA and other centralized supervision systems and interfaces

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and lead technical working group discussions.

· Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment with service and delivery managers, department heads, program managers, and construction managers.

· Familiarity with typical transit operating rules for CBTC and non-CBTC trains in both revenue and non-revenue service.

· Knowledge of control center operational strategies, field control capabilities, and the operational and maintenance roles of NYCT departments.

· In-depth knowledge of ATS system capabilities specific to large rapid transit networks, including schedule and timetable management, route management, trip management, train regulation, and train reporting functions.

· Experience with real-time, mission-critical server-client architecture and models.

· Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, communications networking, systems engineering and integration, and software development principles.

· Ability to lead a team of technical/ project staff for project delivery and opportunity pursuits for Train Control/ ATS / CBTC systems

· Ability to manage/ perform technical feasibility studies, requirements management, operational workforce development, CONOPS development and collaborate with client/project stakeholders and user communities to define business and operational needs.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

· Master’s in Computer/ Data Science, Engineering disciplines

· Certified Project Management credentials / CSEP Credentials

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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