✦ Luna Orbit — Engineering (Non-Software)

Senior Engineer - Operations & Maintenance

at AECOM

📍 Austin, TX Hybrid Posted March 18, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education BA/BS in relevant field
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role involves leading transit and rail operations projects, focusing on system start-up, safety certification, and lifecycle management for public transit agencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead O&M plans
  • Support testing & commissioning
  • Collaborate with engineering teams
  • Interface with clients
  • Develop operational strategies

Technical Overview

Expertise in transit operations, system integration, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle planning within public rail systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior transit operations engineer with over 10 years of experience in rail and public transit systems, demonstrating leadership in system start-up, lifecycle planning, and stakeholder collaboration.

Must-Have Skills

BA/BS in relevant field10+ years of experienceTransit and rail operations experienceO&M planning experienceSystem start-up experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

Civil EngineeringIntercity transport experienceTransit agency experienceDesign input for O&MMajor capital project supportConsulting experienceCommissioning plans development

Required Skills

Operations & Maintenance planningtransit operationssystem start-uplifecycle planningtesting & commissioningstakeholder engagementleadershipclient collaboration

Hard Skills

Operations & Maintenance planningTransit operationsSystem start-upLifecycle planningOperational frameworksTesting & commissioningBusiness developmentConcepts of Operations (ConOps)Transit system integrationStakeholder engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic thinkingClient collaborationRisk mitigationMentoringCommunicationProblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Public Sector / Transportation
Job Function Transit operations and system start-up leadership
Role Subtype Operations & Logistics

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior EngineerOperations & MaintenanceTransitRailSystem start-upLifecycle planningTesting & commissioningStakeholder engagementOperational frameworksTransportationPublic transitTransit agencyO&M plansSystem integrationLeadership

Deal Breakers

Less than 10 years of relevant experience, Lack of transit or rail operations background, No experience with system start-up or lifecycle planning

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