Senior Engineer - Automatic Train Supervision (ATS)

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Job Description:

We’re looking for someone who can lead with confidence, navigate complex technical challenges, and bring people together around practical solutions. This role requires a professional who can see both the big picture and the operational details, someone who understands how critical ATS performance is for safe, reliable transit operations and who can drive progress across technical, operational, and stakeholder teams. If you thrive in high-visibility environments where leadership, coordination, and technical judgment matter every day, we’d like to hear from you.

Ready to work on complex Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) initiatives that support essential transit operations in New York? We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to support projects at New York City Transit (NYCT) in leading working group activities, evaluating system upgrades, and coordinating with stakeholders and vendors on critical ATS-related improvements and issue resolution.

Parsons ATS Engineers work in a multidisciplinary environment to support the review, evaluation, approval, and acceptance of vendor work products associated with ongoing ATS system enhancements. The role includes chairing the ATS Working Group, conducting and leading technical meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, tracking actions, and supporting NYCT teams in discussions with CBTC/ATS suppliers related to system failures, crashes, and reliability improvements. This position also involves assessing the feasibility of proposed upgrades, contributing to the development of operational concepts and requirements, and ensuring that technical, operational, maintenance, and IT stakeholders are aligned on strategies that minimize downtime and support system performance.

You must be organized, technically strong, and highly effective at communicating with clients, project teams, department leaders, and vendor representatives across a range of technical and management levels. If you are energized by mission-critical rail technology, systems integration, and the opportunity to support one of the most demanding transit environments in North America, this position, and Parsons, is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in electrical or electronics Engineering/ communications or relevant discipline from an accredited institution (a combination of years of experience, education, training, and certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 10 years of experience in implementation of rail systems .
• Strong understanding of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Vital and Non-vital Signal Interlocking Control Systems, and CBTC systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and lead technical working group discussions.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment with service and delivery managers, department heads, program managers, and construction managers.
• Familiarity with NYCT operating rules for CBTC and non-CBTC trains in both revenue and non-revenue service.
• Knowledge of control center operational strategies, field control capabilities, and the operational and maintenance roles of NYCT departments.
• In-depth knowledge of ATS system capabilities specific to NYCT or similar large rapid transit networks, including schedule and timetable management, route management, trip management, train regulation, and train reporting functions.
• Experience with real-time, mission-critical server-client architecture and models.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, L2/L3 networking principles, systems engineering and integration, and software development principles.
• Ability to develop a CONOPS document and collaborate with client/project stakeholders and user communities to define business and operational needs.

Security Clearance Requirement:

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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

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