
Senior Engineering Manager-Rail Transit Systems
- Ciudad de Panamá
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Lead engineering efforts and provide program management oversight for rail transit systems and rail vehicle programs, including the design, procurement, and maintenance of transit vehicles and associated systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, while developing technical specifications, system designs, and detailed documentation for rail systems.
- Manage and coordinate vehicle systems integration, including HVAC, electromechanical systems, friction brake systems, and communications/control systems for rail vehicles.
- Develop and modify technical drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and schedules for rail transit systems, ensuring they meet client specifications and project requirements.
- Review and oversee the integration of signaling systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC), train-to-ground radio systems, and communication systems (PA/CIS, fare collection, CCTV, and telephones) for both wayside and onboard operations.
- Lead the design and commissioning of systems for rail vehicle programs, conducting reviews, providing technical support, and resolving issues related to system integration, testing, and qualification.
- Coordinate and oversee vehicle qualification testing, First Article Inspections (FAI), and ensure compliance with all safety and performance standards.
- Develop and execute system commissioning and testing plans for both signaling and rolling stock systems.
- Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring proper integration of subsystems, and conducting regular technical meetings.
- Direct the preparation of engineering budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and proposals to meet the technical and business requirements of complex transit systems projects.
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, specifications, and validation reports, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and usability.
- Lead client and stakeholder relationships, playing a major role in business development, proposal efforts, and technical consulting.
- Oversee and supervise a team of systems engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers working on signaling, telecom, SCADA, rolling stock systems, and other rail transit technologies.
- Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor, ensuring adherence to company and client standards, policies, and procedures across multiple projects.
- Provide guidance in the selection and evaluation of vendors, including reviewing supplier data, conducting shop tests, and managing the procurement process for materials and equipment.
- BS in Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering, plus BA/BS + 8 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Expertise in rail systems design and integration (signaling, power distribution, train control, HVAC, friction brakes).
- Experience with CBTC, PTC, ETCS, Ethernet transport, SCADA, and rail vehicle systems.
- Leadership skills, with experience managing teams and working with external stakeholders.
- Experience developing technical specifications, budgets, proposals, and schedules for large-scale projects.
- BS in Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering, plus BA/BS + 10 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
- Experience with advanced rail communication systems (e.g., LTE/5G, legacy TDM, fiber routing).
- Experience and knowledge regarding transit system maintenance and collaboration with public transit agencies.
- Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit3D Modeling, and project management tools.
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities.