SINGAPORE

Cable / Gondola Vehicle System Engineer (Installation & Commissioning)

Lea+Elliott is seeking a highly skilled Cable / Gondola Vehicle System Engineer to serve in an Owner’s Representative / oversight capacity supporting the installation, testing, and commissioning of a passenger ropeway system at Newark Liberty International Airport. This role will provide technical oversight, monitoring, and verification of field engineering activities associated with mechanical and electrical system installation, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and performance standards (ANSI, CEN, or equivalent).

The successful candidate will work closely with contractors, system suppliers, and client stakeholders by monitoring progress, verifying compliance, and facilitating issue resolution, ensuring  the system is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, complex transportation project within a multidisciplinary consulting environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Installation Oversight:
    Monitor and oversee on-site installation, assembly, and alignment of rope hauled transit vehicles, detachable and fixed grips, hauling ropes, and station equipment verifying conformance with the contract requirements.
  • Commissioning & Testing:
    Witness, review, and validate system testing and commissioning activities, including speed verification, acceleration and deceleration testing, and emergency system validation.
  • Rope Installation Activities:
    Observe and verify rope installation operations, including pulling, splicing, tensioning, and alignment of wire ropes.
  • Safety & Compliance:
    Ensure all installation and commissioning activities comply with applicable codes and standards, including ANSI B77.1, CSA Z98, and CEN, as well as project-specific safety requirements.
  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:
    Identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues during installation and commissioning. Advise the Owner on resolution strategies and monitor contractor corrective actions, managing punch list items through final system acceptance.
  • Documentation & Reporting:
    Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including commissioning plans, test procedures, reports, and system verification records, providing independent assessments of contractor deliverables and system readiness.
  • Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:
    Coordinate with system suppliers, contractors, third-party inspectors, and client representatives to support efficient project execution and issue resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Engineering ( Mechanical, Electrical or a related field).
  • Registered Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
  • Minimum  10 years of experience in installation and commissioning of passenger ropeway systems, including gondolas, rope hauled transit vehicles, or chairlifts.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including gears, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
  • Experience with electrical systems, including sensors, motor drives, and PLC-based controls .
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
  • Hands-on experience with rigging, splicing, and tensioning specialized wire ropes preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work on-site for extended periods during installation and commissioning phases.
  • Experience supporting the evaluation of change orders and claims for rope hauled equipment, including technical review of scope, cost, and schedule impacts, and providing input to support contract decisions and negotiations.
  • Ability to assess and document commercial risks during installation and commissioning of rope hauled equipment, including preparation of clear technical narratives to support equitable adjustments and dispute resolution efforts.

WHY JOIN LEA+ELLIOTT?

  • Work on high-visibility transportation projects, including major airport transit systems.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading experts in automated transit, ropeway systems, and system integration.
  • Contribute to the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
  • Opportunity for technical leadership and career advancement within a growing practice.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Be part of an Employee-Owned organization.

If you are interested in a long-term, growth-oriented opportunity, we are interested in hearing from you!

Please respond to jobopenings@leaelliott.com with cover letter, resume and references.

Lea+Elliott is a transportation consulting firm that works with owners on the planning, design, procurement, implementation and operation and maintenance of rail, and automated transit systems.

Lea+Elliott is an equal opportunity employer.

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Lea+Elliott is an internationally recognized transit systems engineering firm, highly regarded for its depth of experience and expertise.

“I’ve been with Lea+Elliott for 10 years and have contributed to some of the company’s largest transit projects, including the LAX APM, BART CBTC, and the Singapore Changi T5 APM. The projects I get to work on are diverse, dynamic and engaging with each day bringing a different and exciting challenge. One of the greatest benefits has been the opportunity to work alongside and learn from industry experts who are passionate and knowledgeable about the transit industry.”

– Eva Nansen, Senior Engineer, Lea+Elliott

“We’re a small to medium-sized firm, but we’re actually big in the automated transit area. Big companies have a lot of resources; but it comes down to the people, not just the fact that you’re a big company and our people do a fantastic job.”

– Jack Norton, President / CEO, Lea+Elliott

“Lea+Elliott has provided a unique opportunity for our staff to work on real and useful projects throughout the entire life cycle from the planning stages through procurement, implementation, commissioning, operation maintenance, and ultimately renovation.”

– Rod Falvey, Principal, Lea+Elliott