Job Category ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

AECOM Operating Company DMJM Harris

Office Region USA - Mountain

Office Location US - DALLAS, TX

Education Required Bachelors

Job Description

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With more than 41,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $4.7 billion during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2008. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

About AECOM - AECOM Transportation

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With more than 41,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM Transportation, a sub-brand of AECOM, specializes in highways and bridges, transit, freight and rail, aviation, marine, and planning. AECOM is ranked #1 in transportation in Engineering News-Records 2008 list of top design firms. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

We are seeking a qualified individual to join our team on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Phase II LRT Build-out as a Signals Manager.      Under the general direction of the AVP Systems Engineering and Integration, this position coordinates the Signal System development activities of the Systems Engineering Division.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews and coordinates all issues related to the specification, design, procurement, manufacture, factory testing and pre-revenue testing of signals systems for rail transportation systems.

Oversees the engineering aspects of the Systems Design Consultant pertaining to the rail signal systems.

Evaluates rail signal systems during proposal stage; continuing review and evaluation through design, fabrication installation, testing and initial revenue service.

Coordinates matters pertaining to signal systems with the Systems Design Consultant, DART Operations Department, Contracts Department and outside public agencies, as necessary, to resolve interface issues.

Reviews test procedures and equipment requirements for testing and maintaining signal system equipment.   Assists in the development of specifications for procurements of such test equipment.

Assists the Assistance Vice President, Systems Engineering and Integration, in the planning, management, coordination and inspection of all signal system equipment related to design, procurement, manufacture and delivery activities.

Reviews electrical, electronic, mechanical and control systems computations, designs and analyses; reviews cost estimates, reports, special studies and technical specifications as required.

Coordinates Systems Design Consultant efforts in the preparation of signal systems contract documents.    Designs forms in the preparation of these documents.

Assists in the resolution of design, technical, interface and manufacturing issues.

Oversees the construction management aspects pertaining to the signal system.

Ensures coordination with other engineering and construction elements, including track, electrification, communications, vehicles, structures and stations.

Reviews circuit analysis and generates modifications, quality assurance techniques and maintenance methods for electronic signal equipment or test equipment.     Assists in the development of specifications for procurement of such test equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

PE registration in state of Texas preferred

12 years progressively responsible experience in signal system design, manufacture, maintenance and/or testing.

High level of analytical ability is required to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical, financial, legal, and administrative problems.

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels, both internal and external.

 

The successful candidate will have effective written and oral communicate skills, understand the scope of work requirements, be eager to learn, willing to perform a variety of tasks and be a team player.