Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer, Transportation - Transit & Commuter / Freight Rail

TKDA

$160K — $230K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of leading large, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with 5+ years in transit, rail, or transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Professional Engineering license in Washington State.
  • Proven project management abilities, including budget and timeline management and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Strong technical knowledge of transit/rail engineering and industry codes and best practices.
  • Experience in mentoring junior staff and fostering professional growth.
  • Business development and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex transit projects from concept to construction support.
  • Control project budgets, timelines, and deliverables for excellence.
  • Direct development of engineering documents, quality assurance, and reviews.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams for integrated solutions.
  • Provide ongoing engineering services including RFI responses and contractor support.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering staff and project coordinators.
  • Engage in business development to grow the firm's presence in Seattle.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
  • Discretionary annual bonuses available through the Annual Incentive Plan.
  • Monthly employer contributions for HSA-eligible plan participants.
  • 401(k) matching on employee deferrals.
  • Full benefits from the Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded by company profits.
  • Accrual of PTO based on professional experience, plus eight paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
The Role Breakdown: This position is 80% project management and 20% marketing, meaning you9ll spend most of your time leading complex technical projects while also helping us grow our presence in the Seattle market.

Lead Complex Transit Projects: You9ll function as the primary technical authority on diverse railroad and rail transit initiatives, including developing transit infrastructure, maintenance facilities, electrical facilities, stations, and operation facilities. From initial concept through construction support, you9ll maintain adherence to industry codes and client expectations.

Drive Project Excellence: Control budgets, timelines, and deliverables to achieve superior results. You9ll direct the development of drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering documentation while conducting quality assurance reviews across all project phases.

Build Collaborative Solutions: Work closely with internal teams and external partners, including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural specialists, to deliver integrated solutions. You9ll maintain direct client relationships and participate in field investigations, site assessments, and design coordination meetings.

Support the Full Project Lifecycle: Deliver ongoing engineering services including RFI responses, contractor submittal reviews, as-built record support, and field inspection activities.

Develop Tomorrow9s Leaders: Direct and develop junior engineering staff and project coordinators, fostering an environment of technical proficiency and professional growth while serving as a technical mentor.

Grow Our Seattle Presence: Participate in business development through proposal preparation, client relationship building, and marketing initiatives. You9ll help us expand our Transit and Rail practice in this thriving market.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of leading large multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Bachelor9s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience in transit, rail, or transportation infrastructure projects, including stations, maintenance facilities, and electrical systems
  • Professional Engineering license in the state of Washington.
  • Proven project management expertise with demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects, manage budgets and timelines, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver projects from concept through construction support
  • Strong technical background in transit/rail engineering, including knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices for railroad and rail transit infrastructure, with experience in design development, specifications, and quality assurance reviews
  • Leadership and mentoring experience withthe ability to direct and develop junior engineering staff, provide technical guidance, and foster professional growth within project teams
  • Business development skills and client relationship management experience, including proposal preparation, marketing support, and ability to build relationships that drive practice growth in competitive markets


Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional project management credential or equivalent training


$160,000 - $230,000 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 15 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Candidates outside of the compensation band are still encouraged to apply.

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

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