Senior Rail Systems Integration Engineer

Joining Arup  

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 
 

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Given our growing business, Arup is looking for an accomplished Senior Rail Systems Engineer who wants to accelerate their career by joining our rail team in Seattle and playing an integral role in the growth of our Rail business in the Pacific Northwest. The Senior Rail Systems Engineer will focus on executing current rail project work as well as pursuit of new rail projects.

We're looking for someone to provide management and coordination to the design process by overseeing and directing the design and consulting teams from the Prime Consultant position, while working closely with our clients, interfacing projects and external bodies. You will bring strong analytical capability and the confidence to interface directly with clients and stakeholders in technical workshops and formal review settings. The position offers a stimulating and challenging project environment in which to develop personal skills, build the team’s capabilities and mentor early careers members.

The Opportunity  

• Represent the Senior Integration Manager in the co-located project team, managing the day-to-day development of and delivery of integration activities, including design coordination, procurement support, construction oversight, and quality assurance.
• Support the Integration Manager’s leadership of the Integration Working Group coordinating the project’s activities with the agency’s wider program and interfacing and adjacent projects and systems.
• Working with rail systems and multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, geotechnical, architectural, MEP, tunneling, ventilation, and fire/life safety, define interface boundaries and support the definition of interfacing systems and devices.
• Develop, coordinate, release, and maintain the Project Interface and Integration Plan (PIIP), support the development of the PIIP products and the coordination and approval of the interface documents.
• Support project delivery by assisting with scope definition, schedule development, resource planning, and progress tracking.
• Contribute to business development through client relationship management, marketing coordination, and support of bids and proposals, including design‑build pursuits.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

Is this role right for you?
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred) with 5–10 years of experience delivering complex rail and transit systems in a multidisciplinary environment.
•    Strong experience in rail systems engineering and design management, including requirements, standards, system integration, and assurance for large‑scale projects.
•    Working knowledge of signaling systems (CBTC and conventional), rail operations, trackwork, and alignment; specialization is an advantage.
•    Demonstrated understanding of RAMS, verification & validation, and relevant rail standards (e.g., CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, EN).
•    Proven ability to lead and manage design teams, with understanding of client capital project drivers, procurement approaches, and design‑build delivery preferred.
•    Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available 

Seattle Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in is $140,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle will differ.  

Different People, Shared Values 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

Our Application Process 

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability. 

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