Systems Engineer - Hybrid
Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 33 years in the industry, is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer to join our construction management team. This position will be involved in different aspects of a federal construction project related to complex rail, transit, and other transportation projects in NY.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college related to architecture, construction, or engineering, as well as at least 6 years of experience with managing engineering systems in a construction setting.
This position will be full-time, Hybrid (1 day in-office, 4 days remotely) in New York City, New York.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, supervise, coordinate, and contribute to the updates and modifications of MTA CBTC interoperable specifications (I2S).
- Align engineering efforts with the Signal Modernization Program Plan and the related technical strategy.
- Coordinate engineering efforts with the entities responsible for safety certification.
- Access the needs of the MTA internal operations units to ensure that solutions improve the operations and maintenance of the CBTC system.
- Work with third party CBTC suppliers to identify optimum system solutions/approaches while preserving safety and maintaining an open and fair market.
- Assist with preparing solicitations.
- Support the on-going projects in procurement and construction to ensure that the train control implementation is aligned with the overall strategic plan.
- Provide clarifications and specific problem resolution.
- Oversee development and presentation of recommendations for future evolutions or for the resolution of specific problems.
- Oversee the development of recommendations for investment in new products and business solutions, supported by appropriate return of investment, the total cost of ownership, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Assist the S&TC BU in adopting innovative methods, processes, and standards to expedite effective project delivery for the CBTC program.
- Mitigate risks and maximize delivery performance and outcomes.
- Develop and maintain productive and transparent relationships with all relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective communication on project status and timely resolution.
- Work collaboratively with C&D Development, C&D Contracts, and the NYCT Agency.
- Oversee the preparation of key performance indicator reports to track progress and identify issues.
- Prepare and conduct presentations for MTA executives and key personnel.
- Participate in development and management of relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a successful project.
- A demonstrated ability to produce results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Leadership skills as a change agent and strategic/creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned