Senior Technical Manager, Communications System Engineer - Transit and Rail

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Technical Manager, Communications System Engineer for our office in New York, NY. The following locations will also be considered: Newark, NJ and Valhalla, NY. Be involved in projects with our Transit and Rail Communications Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact • Leads the design process for security systems (access control/video surveillance) and communications for transit and rail/transportation facilities projects. • Draws on experience in A/E design process to produce final constructible plans and specifications. • Review regulations and standards necessary to conduct technical studies and carry out project activities. • Analyzes project task needs, changes and enhancements and makes recommendations. • Serves as Task Lead and/or PM on projects, medium to high complexity and provides direction for projects, able to perform and complete tasks independently. • Stays abreast of industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures and legislation. • Strong understanding of scope, schedule and budget. • Assist with the development of other engineers and transfer of technical knowledge/skills. • Participate in design reviews, safety assessments, and quality assurance activities, offering expert systems engineering insight. • Analyzes project task needs, changes and enhancements and makes recommendations. • Prepares and gives briefings and presentations, advises senior management. • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. • Ability to travel or perform occasional field surveys. Who You Are Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on rail signaling. • Minimum 10 years of experience in Communications/Network engineering. • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Technical writing, analytical and communication skills. • Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products. • The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately. • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. • Basic leadership abilities, capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering on schedule. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • A minimum of ten years’ relevant experience in A/E firm designing communications systems or demonstrated equivalency of experience. • Knowledge of engineering design standards and process, guidelines, principles and practices with an emphasis on communications and physical security. • Documented experience in security and communications systems such as access control, IP video, networks, cabling infrastructure (ISP & OSP), wireless network, PA/VIS, radio and other low voltage systems used at airports, rail stations, bridges and tunnels, highways and marine ports. • Familiarity with NYC area transportation agencies such as Amtrak, LIRR, MNR, NYCT, NJT, PANYNJ and their technical approach. • Profession registration, PE in NY or NJ • Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT and Microstation.