Engineering Design Manager - Rail & Transit
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Job Description:
Engineering Design Manager – Rail & Transit – Oakland , California
Opportunity:
Parsons is now hiring for highly experienced Engineering Design Manager to support our Bay Area transit and rail projects.
Parsons is providing engineering and design services for multiple projects across north America including projects in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, New York, Baltimore, and Honolulu ! The Parsons teams are full-service design, construction, and technology integration designers that utilize full 3D models in the design process. Parsons provides innovative, sustainable solutions that reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, while helping commuters get to their destinations safely and reliably.
This role is based in Oakland, California , with a hybrid remote working scenario ( meaning allowed to work from home 2-3 days per week)
Responsibilities:
- Manage a multi-disciplinary design team for transportation infrastructure projects from conceptual engineering through final design and engineering support during construction.
- Lead and facilitate coordination with the client and key stakeholders.
- Provide additional oversight and guidance to the track design team staff.
- Support the Project Manager with developing and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Responsible for overseeing track alignment design for staff utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D or MicroStation ORD.
- Transit design experience consists of mainline track alignment and yards and experience with trackwork construction and special trackwork.
- Serve as a subject matter expert with rail track alignment designs
Requirements :
A 4 year Degree in Engineering, and at least 15 years or more with track design engineering for large scale rail transit systems.
Experience with light or heavy rail track alignment systems.
Any experience with the California Public utilities commission is desirable, but not required.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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