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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Technical Consultant - Signal Engineering to join our team! In this role you will get to lead signal team in design/construction railroad projects.

Job Description:

• Leads or consults on the execution of advanced solution strategies.

• Provides technical expertise; SME (Subject Matter Expert).

• Works with company leadership and Project Managers to deliver professional technical services and solutions.

• Maximizes customer operational performance by providing resources and technical advice.

• Resolves escalated problems and follows through to closure.

• Establishes professional relationships with appropriate customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, operations, quality assurances, management).

• Collaborates and integrates with other team members and disciplines to ensure safe and efficient improvements are completed.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills and Competencies:

• Develop signal designs and coordinate construction and conduct multi-discipline reviews to ensure a coordinated construction approach is performed

• Ensures compliance with required Federal Railroad Administration regulations, agencies specifications and standards, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association recommendations, and railroad industry standards.

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and administrative skills

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information from various sources; decision best way to move forward

• Exceptional ability to work well with others

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply best industry practices and regulations

• Advanced problem solving, judgement, and decision making skills; understanding current and future implications

• Ability to understand related technical impact with current and future situations

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines within budget

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support in a demanding work environment

• Ability to understand complex and in-depth technical situations and related business challenges

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 20 years experience in railroad signal design/construction for commuter railroads in North America. Must have experience with cab and wayside signal technology.

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience of at least 5 staff in the railroad signal industry.

• Experience working on complex signal networks and territories.

• Must have strong understanding of standards and regulations required for installations on following type territories: LIRR, Amtrak, NJ Transit and Septa.

• Experience presenting information/assessments to senior personnel

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This 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: $155,600.00 - $280,100.00

We 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!

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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