As a **Lead Transit & Rail Systems and Rolling Stock Engineer** , you will play a critical role in supporting the planning, design, integration, and delivery of complex rail and transit systems and rolling stock. You will work collaboratively across disciplines to ensure technical excellence and seamless system performance. This is a dynamic position that requires work in both the rolling stock and systems/signals areas. This position will require co-location working between the WSP **South Jordan, UT** office and the client facilities in the Salt Lake City area. **About WSP** WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. **NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:** WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Systems Specific Work **Systems Engineering & Design** + Participate in requirements gathering, analysis, and traceability for complex, multi-disciplinary systems. + Assist in the development of system architectures, functional block diagrams, Systems Breakdown Structures (SBS), and sequence diagrams. + Support the creation of Interface Definition Documents (IDDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Systems Integration Management Plans. + Contribute to the development and execution of system testing and validation plans. + Plan and participate in design reviews **Integration & Collaboration** + Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, contractors, vendors, and operators, to ensure effective system integration. + Facilitate interface resolution workshops and design coordination meetings. + Align design integration activities with project stage gates and delivery milestones. **Compliance & Quality Assurance** + Ensure that Validation and Verification (V&V) processes are fully defined and executed across interfacing systems. + Support verification of integrated design compliance with system performance requirements, applicable codes and standards, and client expectations. + Continuously improve systems engineering processes and documentation standards. **Stakeholder Engagement** + Interact with clients and stakeholders to communicate technical topics clearly and professionally. + Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met and expectations managed. Rolling Stock Specific Work **Development of Technical Specifications** + Oversee and develop high level vehicle requirements for upcoming procurements + Develop requirements for rolling stock, both for rehabilitation/refurbishment, as well as new builds + Determine, as required, the need for contract addenda and modifications **Integration & Collaboration** + Work closely with other SMEs (civil/track, mechanical) to troubleshoot day-to-day issues as well as with new vehicle acquisitions + Plan and facilitate interface requirements for various vehicle systems and network infrastructure + Interact and plan for engagements with Customer Experience specialists during vehicle design process **Compliance & Quality Assurance** + Review and make technical recommendations relating to manufacturer's proposals and plans + Site visits to manufacturer's plants and facilities as a part of the procurement process + Establishment of inspection plans for vehicle manufacturing and delivery process **Engagement with Rolling Stock Providers** + Plan and organize industry engagement in order to stay up to speed on cutting edge technologies + Plan and organize technical engagements with rolling stock providers during the procurement process Other Responsibilities **Leadership & Mentorship** + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff. + Support project planning and execution, including scope, schedule, and budget management. + Demonstrate flexibility and leadership in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines. + Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience) + 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering with prior systems and/or rolling stock engineering + Proficient with engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build on major infrastructure projects + Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations + Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience + Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment + Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC + Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools + Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution + Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies + Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek + Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements \#LI-RF1