Senior Transit Facility Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering design services on-time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
• Analyzing operational processes and related information for improving operational efficiency.
• Reviewing client building program areas to determine overall facility space needs.
• Developing equipment layouts in cooperation with management and user personnel.
• Designing the layout of facilities and equipment.
• Coinciding rolling stock equipment requirements with a building design team.
• Preparing construction drawings and vehicle service equipment bid specifications.
• Reviewing equipment submittals during construction.
• Applying technical skills as a subject matter expert in the coordination of planning, design, construction, value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and/or scheduling.
• Providing expert opinions, preparing high level reports and delivering presentations.
• Assisting the WRA in client relations and project management in the region.
• Participating in project scoping and fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
• Determining work requirements and developing integrated design schedules and budgets.
• Managing project execution and controls to ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and schedule.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structure, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Must have 16+ years of progressive experience in the planning, design, management and implementation of rail and transit related projects.
• Relevant rail and bus facility design and construction experience; emphasis on rail facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in leading large-scale projects as well as project development ranging from planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification and commissioning facilities.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) in Maryland. Licensed in DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia a plus.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of transit vehicle-related operations, processes, and standards.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Documentation and organization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and TEAMS Ability to use pdf review software (Adobe / Bluebeam).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and /or BIM preferred.
• Knowledge of Microstation a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits