WSP · 2 months ago
CBTC Testing and Commissioning Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expWSP 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 testing and commissioning activities.
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
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
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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