Technical Specialist, Railway and Civil

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns.

Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients' needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

With a base in our local office in Alexandria, VA as part of a hybrid work environment, Michael Baker is seeking a talented Technical Specialist, Railway and Civil with a specialization in Signaling and Communications,to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with Automatic Train Control technology, conventional Train Control technology, Communication and Radio Systems, Rail Service and Maintenance Operations and Railway Wayside Infrastructure and be able to support projects and offices across the country for railroads, transit agencies, and DOTs.

Responsibilities include:


* Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.


* Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.


* Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices.


* Confers with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; manages the resources of the project.


* Leverages project successes to win future projects.


* Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.


* Coordinates project activities with other railroad departments and projects


* Coordinates project activities with government agencies as required.


* Conducts safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met.


* Collects, compiles, and analyzes project files.

Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for inclusion in reports or presentation materials and memorialization.


* Builds intimate familiarity with transit and railroad standards, manuals, and policies


* Reviews project design and contract plans and specifications for conformance with client technical requirements


* Attends on site or virtual meetings with client representatives as required


* Mentors ...