Senior Technical Director, Transit & Rail Systems Engineer

Job Title Senior Technical Director, Transit & Rail Systems Engineer Location Co‑location at one of the three Puget Sound WSP offices (Seattle, Tacoma, or Redmond) and client facilities in the Seattle area. Responsibilities Lead systems engineering activities including requirements development, traceability, system architecture, and interface management. Act as a key contributor to integration planning, testing, verification, and validation activities. Participate in and support technical and design reviews across project phases. Coordinate system integration activities with project milestones and delivery stage gates. Collaborate with subject matter experts across engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated technical support for client programs. Ensure compliance with system performance requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client expectations. Review manufacturer proposals and technical submittals and provide recommendations. Support client systems programs through supplier site visits and the development and execution of inspection plans. Communicate complex technical topics clearly with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Coordinate with internal WSP teams to align systems requirements for procurements and delivery. Participate in technical engagements with suppliers and industry partners to remain informed on emerging technologies. Collaborate with WSP’s Transit and Infrastructure teams to develop requirements for upcoming procurements. Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across engineering disciplines to ensure effective coordination of technical support for client programs. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff. Act as lead when coordinating project planning and delivery activities, including scope, schedule, and budget management. Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget. Demonstrate flexibility and leadership in fast‑paced environments with tight deadlines. Foster effective and proactive strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress. Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings. Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Advance client goals and industry innovation through leadership in transit rail systems design and delivery. Collaborate with local offices and national transit experts to provide clients with forward‑looking, integrated solutions. Provide proactive transit rail business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement, and pursuits across Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington. Provide guidance and leadership with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile, including go/no‑go decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation strategies, and pricing reviews. Serve as key staff on pursuits in roles such as project manager, deputy project manager, systems design lead, advisor, or subject matter expert. Assist in procuring contracts with preferred sub‑consultants and contractors for transit and multimodal transportation projects. Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project opportunities. Build strategic alliances and partnerships to secure new transit rail work. Represent WSP in the market through participation in client and industry forums, committees, and associations. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience). 15+ years of post‑education experience in rail systems, transit systems, or related infrastructure projects; preference for experience managing and delivering complex rail transit expansion projects. Experience as a rail systems lead, project manager, deputy project manager, or task lead on transportation or transit rail projects. Advanced‑level understanding of the project delivery process within the A/E/C industry. Advanced proficiency with engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build on major infrastructure projects. Advanced proficiency with technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience. Demonstrated high level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software, technology, maths principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. Well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited program. Experience working with Departments of Transportation or major transit agencies. Professional Engineering (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability. Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $200,000 – $323,400. Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.