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**This is a full-time in person role in NYC. This is not a remote position.About Our Firm:Our vision is to connect the world through infrastructure. We provide professional engineering and construction management services for infrastructure projects in NYC. We partner with the nation's most prestigious engineering firms delivering projects safely, accurately, and on-time.We believe that the very foundation of a thriving civilization is its infrastructure. We honor the engineers, designers, planners, construction workers and government officials who serve society by building our cities.As an organization, we are committed to our employees having an opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference in the world, and in doing so, having an opportunity to be fulfilled at work. Satisfied employees bring the possibility of making a real difference home to their families and inspire everyone they touch to play their own unique part in building a better world for everyone.Please check out our website to learn more about the exciting projects we are involved with: Summary:Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) Engineering Director:Exciting opportunity to revolutionize the NYC subway system. You will be implementing cutting-edge telecommunications technology to pinpoint the exact position and speed of trains, increasing capacity, and reducing wait times for millions of riders. Play an important role modernizing one of the largest subway systems in the greatest city in the world. **This is a full-time in person role in NYC. This is not a remote position.Duties and Responsibilities:DirectorManage and participate on a team of CBTC-ATS engineers involved in the concept design, modification, analysis, and construction of MTA C&D (Construction and Development) projects to produce detailed and accurate drawings and specifications, including for MTA-related infrastructure.Design leading-edge rail signaling solutions with a professional team of experienced CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) and ATS (Automatic Train Supervision) train integration and signalization engineers.Update and create new CBTC-ATS specifications.Implement and maintain a data management plan for CBTC-ATS.Oversee supplier, production and manufacturing teams.Support contractors in the delivery of mass transit CBTC-ATS projects.Oversee static and dynamic field-testing, commissioning, and integration of new signaling systems into rail vehicles and associated infrastructure.Support deployment of MTA's new CBTC-ATS sections and their newly equipped train fleet.Provide construction inspection support services and engineering oversight on active construction projects.Prepare, review, and approve: contracts submittals, RFIs, proposals, and cost estimates.Develop KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor CBTC-ATS performance.Act as liaison between MTA C&D and NYCT (New York City Transit) on CBCT-ATS issues.Meet with internal MTA C&D Departments and Agency Owners regarding project CBCT-ATS goals and timelines.Coordinate CBTC-ATS operations with technical stakeholders including planning, electrical, mechanical engineering, and fire protection.EngineerDesign leading-edge rail signaling solutions with a professional team of experienced CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) and ATS (Automatic Train Supervision) train integration and signalization engineers.Update and create new CBTC-ATS specifications.Implement and maintain a data management plan for CBTC-ATS.Oversee supplier, production and manufacturing teams.Support contractors in the delivery of mass transit CBTC-ATS projects.Oversee static and dynamic field-testing, commissioning, and integration of new signaling systems into rail vehicles and associated infrastructure.Support deployment of MTA's new CBTC-ATS sections and their newly equipped train fleet.Provide construction inspection support services and engineering oversight on active construction projects.Required Qualifications and Experience:Director Minimum two (2) years CBTC engineering experience, ten (10) years of related experience, five (5) years in a management or supervisory role.EngineerMinimum of one (1) year of CBTC experience. Two (2) to five (5) years of related engineering experience.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in railway, signaling, metro or CBTCKnowledge of CBTC-ATS requirements and design criteriaKnowledge of data communication and networkingExperience in testing and commissioning CBTC-ATS systemsExperience with signalingtrain control systemsExperience with MTA-New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit, or Long Island Railroad constructionExperience as: signal engineer, signaling engineer, signal design engineer, signal designer, signaling designer, signal systems designer, signal systems engineer, signaling systems designer, signaling systems engineerExperience in heavy civil underground environmentsCADBIM skillsMulti-lingual in Spanish, French, andor PortuguesePreferred Licensure and Certification:DirectorLicensed Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)EngineerOSHA-30, Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), andor PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.Benefits:Columbia Consulting Engineers offers a "Best in Industry" compensation package including, but not limited to:Premium coverage for comprehensive major medical (Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield)Prescription planVision planDental Care Plans401(k)Vacation, holiday, and sick leaveWe are an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusionBonusSalary:Director: $120,000 - $215,000 per year, depending on experienceEngineer: $75,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experienceEven if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people who can see themselves being successful in this position, and are aligned with our mission, vision, and values.APPLY NOW!Send Resume to:Michelle Zaylar, Talent AcquisitionColumbia Consulting