Systems Integration Lead

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Systems Integration Lead to join our Rail and Transit team in Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX, New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Sacramento, CA . Under general direction, provides technical expertise in systems integration for diverse engineering activities throughout the assigned area of responsibility and / or companywide. May function as lead designer or technical consultant for integration projects. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

Your role

• Leads the design, integration, and commissioning of complex systems, ensuring all subsystems (including hardware, software, communications, and controls) are engineered to meet operational requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance for the intended environment.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex integration projects, collaborating with engineers from various disciplines, software developers, systems integrators, and operations staff. Oversees the development and review of system architectures, interface specifications, and test procedures to ensure seamless interoperability between subsystems and legacy infrastructure.
• Provides technical leadership during system hazard analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and safety certification processes. Acts as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors on all matters related to systems integration, ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed industry best practices and client expectations.
• Defines scope of integration projects, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing project assignments related to systems integration.
• Selects problems for investigation, developing novel approaches and solutions to technical challenges in systems integration.
• Conducts quality control checks, reviewing calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, performing on-site inspections and reviews of system installations, and conducting or overseeing remedial design work.
• Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in systems integration, controls, and communications.
• Recommends changes or improvements to integration plans and programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• May function as the project manager for routine to semi-complex integration projects. Responsibilities may include marketing, negotiating contracts, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination, and resource allocation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, particularly those related to systems integration and engineering.
• Complexity (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.) : 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.
• Decision making (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error) : 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.
• Work direction given to others (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given) : Supervises and / or coordinates with other senior professionals and support staff.
• Internal contacts (Required interaction / relationship with others within the organization) : Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary.
• External contacts (Required interaction / relationship with others outside the organization) : Represents the organization in conferences with clients, prospective clients, and regulatory agencies.

About you

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.

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 $101,900-$169,800 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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