Principal Engineer, Capital Projects Division

Reports to: Deputy Director for Capital Projects. Full-time exempt position.

About the role

The Principal Engineer will join a team of transportation professionals responsible for development, design, and implementation of some of the most exciting and transformative transportation projects in the Bay Area. The Transportation Authority’s Capital Development and Delivery portfolio includes:

• Yerba Buena Island (YBI) Multi-Use Path Project
• Yerba Buena Island (YBI) Torpedo Building and Bimla Rhinehart Parking Lot Project
• Treasure Island (TI) Ferry Terminal Enhancement Project
• Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency (TIMMA) Congestion Management Program
• Southbound Highway 280 / Ocean Avenue Off-Ramp Improvement Project
• Pennsylvania Avenue Extension (PAX) Project
• Oversight of select transit agency projects utilizing local funding from SFCTA such as Caltrain, TJPA, SFMTA, and BART
• Oversight of select highway projects utilizing local funding from SFCTA or local coordination between Caltrans and other SF departments

We are particularly interested in candidates with interests and experience in either or both of rail transit project development and state highway project development, including Caltrans review and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects through various phases of development including planning and concept design, environmental review, final design, procurement preparation, and implementation
• Support senior executives in the management and oversight of larger capital projects implemented by the Transportation Authority and partner agencies
• Work closely with consultants, staff colleagues, and agency partners

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises Associate Engineer
• May supervise external consultant teams

Pay

Annual compensation range: $141,554 – $195,346. Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.

Benefits

• Retirement: Up to 12.58% employer contribution
• Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 plan
• Vacation: Three weeks per year during the first 5 years of service
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays
• Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit