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Lynnwood, Washington, United States of America
Overview
We are seeking a Requirements Management Lead - Rail & Transit to join our team in Lynnwood, WA.
Under general direction, provides leadership and technical expertise in requirements management for rail and transit projects across the organization. Responsible for identifying, capturing, and managing requirements for complex subsystems, including train control, signalling, communications, and power, ensuring that all requirements meet operational, safety, and regulatory standards. May function as the lead technical authority or project manager for major requirements management initiatives. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.
Your role
- Leads and manages multidisciplinary teams in the identification, definition, and management of requirements for rail and transit subsystems such as signalling, train control, communications, and SCADA.
- Oversees the development and implementation of requirements management plans, requirements specifications, and verification and validation strategies for large-scale transit projects.
- Provides technical leadership in requirements management processes, including requirements elicitation, traceability, risk analysis, and change control in accordance with industry standards (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, FRA, FTA).
- Acts as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors on all matters related to requirements management for rail and transit projects.
- Defines project scope related to requirements, organizes and executes assignments, and ensures that all requirements' deliverables meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Develops and implements requirements management plans, risk management strategies, and configuration management processes for complex rail and transit projects.
- Conducts quality control checks, reviews requirements-related documentation and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness and oversees on-site inspections and remedial design work as needed.
- Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in requirements management and systems engineering and recommends changes or improvements to engineering plans and programs.
- May function as the project manager for routine to complex requirements management projects, including responsibilities for marketing, contract negotiation, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination, and resource allocation.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, particularly those related to requirements management and integration.
- Work involves coordination, research and problem solving on a variety of engineering projects with unique or controversial problems, the solution of which has an important effect on major organization programs.
- Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Acts independently on technical matters relating to his/her field.
- Supervises and/or coordinates with other senior professionals and support staff.
- Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary.
- Represents the organization in conferences with clients, prospective clients, and regulatory agencies.
Location
Lynnwood, Washington, United States of America
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-167367
Salary range
-
About you
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. M.S. or graduate-level technical coursework preferred.
- P.E. license is desired.
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, FRA, FTA) and safety certification processes.
- 3 or more years of experience focused on requirements management or systems integration for rail and transit projects.
- 10 years of experience in rail and transit is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with IBM DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools.
- Demonstrated expertise in train control, signalling, and related safety-critical systems.
- Strong technical writing and communications skills, proven through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees.
- Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.
- Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and select appropriate solutions.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $120,000- $165,000 annually depending on skills and experience.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
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