CareerPlan

Project Lead, Rail Systems (PDS)

Sacramento, CA, usFull-time$160k–$240k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the delivery and integration of rail systems from design and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and operational handover.

Role type

Senior Project Lead for Rail Systems

Builds

Rail systems and complex transportation infrastructure

Domain

Transportation / Rail Infrastructure

Required skills

Program leadership, Systems integration, Interface management, Contract administration, Risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Budgeting, Project controls, Operational readiness, Multidisciplinary team management

Preferred skills

PMP, PE, CEng, INCOSE, PRINCE2 certifications

Technologies

Signaling, Communications, Power systems, SCADA, Operational technology

Responsibilities

Lead delivery and integration of rail systems; Manage program scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, and performance; Provide leadership to engineering, construction, and operations teams; Coordinate integration across multiple systems; Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, contractors, and regulators; Oversee commercial and contractual decision-making; Drive operational readiness and project closeout.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with program leadership