Rail Systems Specialist

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. 

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Our Rail Systems team in Los Angeles, CA is looking for a professional with Rail Systems Engineering experience, with a bias towards Traction Electrification. The Senior Systems Specialist will be responsible for Design, Construction and Project Management roles in the Seattle and Puget Sound area, and potentially across North America.

The role will feature the following aspects:

Engineering aspects

• Manage the technical delivery aspects of Rail Systems Design and Construction Contracts, specifically the Traction Electrification disciplines, including Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems


• Review Designer’s and Constructor’s submittals for technical appropriateness, compliance with Owner’s requirements, constructability and maintainability.


• Provide design services for rail / transit electrification systems to include production of Contract drawings and technical specifications.


• Provide expert assistance to Contractors during the installation phase, to optimize installation methods and deliver high-quality solutions; during the testing and commissioning phase to ensure progress to schedule and rigorous testing and recording of Rail Systems installation


• Oversee Contractor’s activities in the delivery of Rail Systems, recording specification compliance, non-conformances, and deviations.


• Provide technical and quality assurance oversight for rail systems projects involving the delivery of new and upgrade of existing electrification systems.

Managerial aspects

• Provide technical leadership through excellent example


• Demonstrate, collaboration and decisive action. Particularly in terms of the relationships between Owner, Consultants (including Mott MacDonald), Designers and Contractors. Mott MacDonald’s approach is characterized by collaboration, a common understanding of objectives and a supportive culture.


• Motivate teams to excel in technical delivery, on-time performance, and development of positive Client relationships.


• Communicate directly with the Program or Project Manager on all systems aspects of the program.


• Provide detailed analysis and solutions to emerging managerial and technical problems.


• Provide input in the preparation and production of contract documentation at both design and construction phases.


• Ensure a quality process is implemented for any design, upgrades, installation and/or testing & commissioning project phases

Our team of professionals provide cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions for the North American transportation and infrastructure industry with unprecedented success. We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team to continue this progress and invite applications from candidates with:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relatable subject.


• 8+ years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering with bias towards Traction Electrification


• Experience in the management and oversight of Design, Construction, Testing and Commissioning


• Focus on client requirements including technical, schedule and budget


• Capable of completing work in a controlled environment to meet budget and schedule requirements


• PE registration in the state of California is preferred.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $120,000 - $147,000.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.