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WSP in the U.S. · 2 weeks ago

CBTC Testing and Commissioning Manager

New York, NY

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, currently seeking a CBTC Testing and Commissioning Manager to join their Transit and Rail/Systems Engineering team in New York. The role involves overseeing the implementation and acceptance of the CBTC signaling system, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and safety regulations while providing expert guidance on test planning and verification.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical and managerial oversight of all Testing and Commissioning (T&C) activities to ensure supplier and designer deliverables meet contract requirements, Authority standards, and safety regulations

Demonstrated ability to review and validate test documentation, including T&C plans, test procedures, logical test sequencing, results, certification evidence, and readiness for cutover

Collaborate closely with the requirements management team to verify that all CBTC subsystem interfaces (onboard, wayside, interlocking, ATS, telecoms, PSD, SCADA, power, and OCC) are identified, traceable, and validated through testing

Identify risks and dependencies across multiple contracts, document mitigation strategies, and proactively advise on actions needed to maintain schedule and system readiness

Evaluate and monitor progress of FAT, SIT, dynamic testing, and Trial Operations to confirm compliance with verification and validation requirements

Coordinate with the supplier, designer, and operations teams to ensure planned track access, field readiness, and commissioning activities are aligned with the agency’s safety and operational standards

Review test reports, interface results, and commissioning packages for completeness and accuracy to support formal acceptance and safety certification

Track T&C key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare progress updates, and support communication of test results, risks, and milestone status to agency leadership

Participate in certification readiness reviews, safety audits, and ISA assessments, providing assurance that evidence demonstrates full compliance and readiness for revenue service

Support integration of testing activities into the overall program schedule and coordinate updates with the broader project management team

Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the successful delivery, verification, and acceptance of the CBTC signaling system

Qualification

CBTC systems knowledgeTestingCommissioning managementElectrical engineering degreeTransitRail experienceProject management experienceSafety complianceAdaptabilityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, prior transit and rail experience, and infrastructure design

Minimum of 5 years of CBTC Project experience

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs

Deep understanding of CBTC architecture, including vital/non-vital subsystems, interlockings, ATS, telecoms, and OCC interfaces

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering

Proven experience supporting or overseeing complex brownfield CBTC deployments involving multiple suppliers, interfaces, and operational constraints

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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