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This multi-year program will modernize fare collection infrastructure across the MTA network through the replacement and deployment of next-generation fare gates, associated communications systems, electrical infrastructure, network connectivity, software integration, testing, commissioning, and customer-facing equipment.\nThe Resident Engineer will serve as WSP's primary field representative and will oversee construction, installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities at stations across the MTA system. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with the MTA, system suppliers, contractors, station operations personnel, and WSP project leadership to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.\nThe Resident Engineer will report directly to the Program Director and will oversee a staff of assistant resident engineers, inspectors, and specialty technical personnel supporting station modernization activities. This position will require night and weekend work to support revenue service operations, testing windows, and station outages.\nYour Impact\nReview and interpret construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and system requirements.\nProvide day-to-day oversight of fare gate installation activities at multiple MTA stations.\nMonitor contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.\nCoordinate installation, testing, commissioning, and cutover activities with MTA operations, maintenance, and project staff.\nReview technical submittals, shop drawings, testing procedures, and installation plans.\nOversee field verification of electrical, communications, structural, and architectural interfaces.\nMonitor station work activities to minimize operational disruptions and maintain customer safety.\nFacilitate resolution of construction and technical issues between contractors, vendors, designers, and MTA stakeholders.\nConduct daily coordination meetings with contractors, MTA personnel, and project stakeholders.\nReview contractor schedules and monitor progress against project milestones.\nPrepare daily reports, inspection reports, field memoranda, and project documentation.\nReview contractor requests for information (RFIs), field change requests, and proposed change orders.\nAssist with contractor payment application reviews and quantity verification.\nOversee systems integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.\nCoordinate punch list development, deficiency tracking, and project closeout activities.\nUtilize construction management software and reporting tools to track project performance.\nSupport program management staff in risk identification and mitigation efforts.\nBe available for night shifts, weekend shifts, and station outages as required.\nExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.\nWho You Are\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field.\nMinimum 7 years of construction management, resident engineering, or transit systems experience.\nMinimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale rail transit, fare collection, revenue technology, communications, systems, or transportation infrastructure projects.\nDemonstrated experience supervising construction inspection and field engineering staff.\nStrong understanding of construction administration, contract management, quality assurance, and safety compliance.\nExperience working in active transportation facilities while maintaining operations.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and construction management software.\nAbility to coordinate effectively with contractors, suppliers, owners, and operating agencies.\nValid driver's license.\nProven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health and safety policies.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in New York State.\nExperience with MTA New York City Transit, MTA Construction & Development, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, or other major transit agencies.\nExperience overseeing fare collection, AFC, fare gate, ticketing, communications, security, or systems integration projects.\nCertified Construction Manager (CCM).\nPMP certification.\nExperience with PMWeb, Procore, Primavera P6, SharePoint, or similar project controls platforms.\nExperience coordinating testing, commissioning, and system acceptance activities.\nFamiliarity with telecommunications, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational technology systems.\nExperience managing work within active rail, subway, or transit environments.\nDemonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary field teams supporting complex transportation programs.\nWSP Benefits: \nWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.\nCompensation:\nExpected Salary: $122,700 - $171,000\nWSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. 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