Deputy Project Manager - Rail Systems
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Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
Company: Hatch
Requisition ID: 96560
Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Looking to take the next step in your career?
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Deputy Project Manager – Rail Systems to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Los Angeles, CA location.
In this role the successful candidate will manage rail systems design or design oversight teams on transit rail projects in coordination with Hatch's global rail systems practice. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced rail systems design manager, ideally be a licensed professional engineer, and have 5+ years of experience designing and/or integrating rail systems, preferably including signaling and train control, communications, traction power, and all ancillary systems. He/she shall have a experience in implementing systems integration tasks and participating in team of multidisciplinary engineering professionals.
As the successful candidate, you will:
- Provide design and technical integration leadership to large scale rail infrastructure projects supporting a team of multi-disciplinary integration professionals to deliver a complete, functional, safe and integrated rail system design
- Support project leadership with direction and technical guidance to staff, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and that the team meets its operating performance targets
- Support managing of project production, changes, client relations, and financial management of various projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability of all projects and tasks.
- Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, building technical practice, and recruiting of staff in transit and rail systems areas
You bring to the role:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Professional engineering license (highly preferred)
- 5 years of experience with at least 3 of these years in positions with engineering management responsibilities
- Knowledge of US (FTA & FRA), CENELEC, and ISO rail delivery standards and practices with ability to demonstrate using each on past projects
- Experience delivering both brown and green field transit rail systems programs
- Knowledge of engineering management, systems engineering, asset management, operations management and quality management in the railway and transit environments
- Career foundation in Rail Systems design and systems engineering. Familiarity with rail operations, stations, track, and other civil aspects of the railway
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required
- Ability and experience training and developing staff and educating clients
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Base Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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