Job Description

In Fresno, California

VST Engineering is looking for a Rail Systems Coordinator to support the delivery and oversight of all rail systems elements within the High-Speed Rail Program.

VST Engineering is a Bay Area-based civil engineering firm breaking the mold of traditional infrastructure consulting. We specialize in complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects with a focus on transportation, rail, and transit. As a certified DBE/MBE/SBE, we bring innovative design solutions and a people-first approach to every project.

The Rail Systems Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with the design-build teams, project management consultants, and Authority staff to ensure timely resolution of rail systems issues, effective management of system interfaces, and successful project delivery in accordance with program goals and standards. This role works closely with the Construction Office and the Program Delivery team to support all phases of the rail systems implementation, including oversight of systems design, installation, integration, and commissioning activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the oversight of rail systems delivery across all project

phases, ensuring alignment with project management processes

• Support timely resolution of rail systems-related issues, including design-build

coordination, interface management, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning

• Monitor construction and systems schedules; review short-term look-ahead plans to

confirm critical milestones are achievable and on track

• Support issue resolution related to contracts, third parties, and technical matters

• Develop, implement, and improve strategies, policies, procedures, and tools to support

effective rail systems oversight and delivery

• Ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and project

management best practices

• Provide direct support to the Deputy Program Construction Director on special projects,

reporting, and ad-hoc assignments related to rail systems oversight and delivery.

• Design-build delivery methods for large-scale rail or transportation infrastructure projects

• Principles of systems engineering, project management, and construction oversight.

• Rail systems disciplines such as train control, traction power, communications, and

system integration

• Project management tools, scheduling techniques, and risk management practices

• Understand the interrelated aspects of rail systems within a complex infrastructure

program

• Analyze technical documents and data accurately to develop effective solutions and

strategies

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual

issues

• Communicate effectively, demonstrating leadership, coordination, and problem-solving

skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction

management, project management, or a closely related field. At least three (3) years of

progressively responsible experience in infrastructure project delivery, rail systems

engineering, systems integration, or project/construction management

• Experience working on large-scale transportation or rail infrastructure projects

• Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve project-related

issues

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications/ Certifications/ Licensures

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related field),

Construction Management, or a related discipline

• Experience in rail systems project delivery or oversight

• Familiarity with system integration and commissioning of complex rail projects

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools

• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and coordination skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to rail systems

projects.

Our team of experienced engineers provides full-service support—from concept to construction—across civil, rail, systems, structures, and traffic design. We’ve contributed to some of the most transformative public infrastructure projects in California and beyond, partnering with public agencies, primes, and program managers to deliver high-quality, community-centered outcomes.

At VST, reliability, collaboration, and technical excellence define how we show up. Our mission is simple: deliver impactful infrastructure while building a company where people love to work.

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