Deputy Planning and Engineering Director

About the role

This role ensures consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance of engineering design documents while providing strategic guidance on environmental policies in alignment with federal and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance of engineering design documents
• Provides strategic guidance on environmental policies in alignment with federal and state requirements
• Collaborates closely with Construction and Rail Operations to develop system-wide policies and oversee the design of station areas and alignments
• Supports the development, maintain, and enforce engineering design guidance documents, including design criteria, technical specifications, and engineering management plans
• Maintains compliance with environmental regulations and assists with necessary federal and state approvals for construction projects
• Collaborates with the Construction and Rail Operations Offices to develop and implement systems-related policies, including those related to integration and system certification
• Supports the design, planning, and commercial development of station areas, alignments, and support all construction-related inquiries
• Supports the finishing checkpoint to collaborate on all infrastructure engineering issues, ensuring designs meet the requirements and standards

Requirements

• BA/BS + 12 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership
• Master’s degree in engineering, planning, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant engineering certifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management credential
• Proven experience in managing public sector planning and engineering projects or working with government agencies
• Expertise in environmental compliance and sustainability practices in infrastructure development
• Strong knowledge of systems integration, network integration, and system certification processes
• Familiarity with advanced project management software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) and engineering design tools
• Extensive experience in overseeing engineering and planning operations, ensuring compliance with established standards
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure design
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic guidance and drive project success
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and develop complex stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 12 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership
• Master’s degree in engineering, planning, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant engineering certifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management credential
• Proven experience in managing public sector planning and engineering projects or working with government agencies
• Expertise in environmental compliance and sustainability practices in infrastructure development
• Strong knowledge of systems integration, network integration, and system certification processes
• Familiarity with advanced project management software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) and engineering design tools
• Extensive experience in overseeing engineering and planning operations, ensuring compliance with established standards
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure design
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic guidance and drive project success
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and develop complex stakeholder relationships

Skills

• Strategic Environmental Guidance
• Systems Integration
• Network Integration
• System Certification Processes
• Advanced Project Management Software
• Engineering Design Tools
• Liaison with Construction and Rail Operations
• Station Area and Alignment Design
• Commercial Development Support
• Infrastructure Engineering Issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards
• Retail savings plan, employee stock purchase plan

Pay

$250,000 - $325,000 yearly

Schedule

Hybrid model