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# Rail Systems Integration Lead

- **Company:** Arup
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Integration, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3332296010&tx=HT7064TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering
 * Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role.
 * 12 years of railway design experience in at least one of the rail systems disciplines.
 * At least one previous rail systems project where the individual has performed the Design Coordination role.
 * At least one previous rail project where the individual has performed the Project Management role.
 * Strong preference for candidates who have been involved in a rail systems project from beginning to end and who have direct experience of the practical issues that arise during installation, testing & commissioning and entry into service.
 * Proven understanding of the application System Safety Certification processes and RAMS
 * Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN
 * Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration
 * Professional Engineer designation in California or equivalent is an asset
 * Demonstrable understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities
 * Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents is preferred
 * Ability to plan, coordinate and lead design/consulting delivery teams
 * Demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including as a prime consultant manager, lead designer, advisor, or delivery partner
 * Contribute to business development by supporting client positioning, pursuit planning, proposal development, bid strategy, and the preparation of compelling technical and commercial submissions for rail systems opportunities.

## Description

* Coordinating rail systems designs for complex rail projects.
 * Stay well-informed and curious about the industry, in particular the pros and cons of different technologies and products.
 * Growing capability and developing business.
 * Develop and maintain strong client relationships with owners, project sponsors, operators, maintainers, contractors, and other organizations active in the transport sector.
 * Share knowledge, lessons learned, and best practice to strengthen the capability of Arup's rail systems team across the Americas.

For the California High Speed Rail (CHSR) Project:

 * Work collaboratively with other disciplines and partners within our Track and Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) consortium.
 * Responsible for coordinating the rail systems designs ensuring full compliance with the Quality Management process. This includes running Inter Disciplinary Reviews (IDRs).
 * Responsible for reviewing the detailed designs from the rail systems vendors, to ensure that these are coordinated with one another, as well as with other disciplines such as civils and structures.
 * Lead the client engagement in your sub-discipline area(s). As such you need strong communication skills, self-awareness and the ability to articulate technical subject matter clearly and succinctly.
 * Work with project controls and commercial management team members to establish, manage, and monitor design scope, budget, schedule, resources, quality, deliverables, risks, and decision-making processes.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.


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