CBTC System Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented CBTC System Engineer to join our World Class Rail Team in support of our New York Metro Region systems practice.  The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects to include Communication Based Train Control (CBTC), Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) System designs, communications designs in the support of projects and mega programs.

Job Summary:

The CBTC System Engineer will serve as the technical authority for the review, coordination, and oversight of all CBTC design and system integration activities. This position supports the agency by ensuring that the supplier’s and designer’s system architectures, interface definitions, and design deliverables comply with contract requirements, operational needs, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of CBTC hardware and software architecture with strong systems engineering and integration expertise. They will possess a strong knowledge of vital and non-vital hardware/software architectures, and a deep understanding of rail systems operations. They will guide requirement traceability, oversee design validation, and ensure the CBTC system supports safe, reliable, and maintainable rail operations across all program phases.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership of the CBTC design and implementation process, ensuring compliance with Authority requirements, project standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate and guide system architecture decisions for CBTC subsystems, including vital/non-vital software, interlocking logic, ATS, telecoms, OCC, and train borne equipment.
• Collaborate with the requirements management team to ensure requirements traceability and validation across all subsystems and interface control points.
• Assess design impacts, risks, and dependencies across contracts; provide recommendations for mitigation and integration.
• Coordinate with operations, safety, and maintenance stakeholders to ensure the design supports operational efficiency, maintainability, and interoperability.
• Support and review the development of the System Integration Plan, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and verification/validation documentation.
• Review and advise on system assurance, RAMS, and certification readiness deliverables.
• Provide guidance on traffic system interface and its implications for system integration and migration.
• Support coordination between the design, testing & commissioning, and safety certification teams to ensure seamless progression from design to validation.
• Track design maturity, configuration changes, and system readiness milestones, and report progress to the agency.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support technical reviews, stakeholder coordination, and program execution. Full understanding of vital and non-vital signal logic, relay-based control circuits, and their translation into CBTC subsystem software.
• Working knowledge of interlocking design, block layouts, overlap logic, and control line functions.
• Understanding of test sequencing, verification, and validation of signaling systems within mixed-mode operation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field plus 8 years of relevant post education experience in engineering, prior transit/rail experience and infrastructure design.
• Experience in CBTC technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license (NY, NJ).
• 5 plus years of CBTC Project experience.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience supporting or overseeing complex brownfield CBTC deployments involving multiple suppliers, interfaces, and operational constraints.
• Deep understanding of CBTC architecture, including vital/non-vital subsystems, interlockings, ATS, telecoms, and OCC interfaces.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and configuration control processes.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available now or in the future.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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