Assistant Director of Civil Infrastructure

Job Description

Assistant Director of Civil Infrastructure – Sacramento, CA

• Ensure consistency and integration across engineering designs, standards, and technical requirements throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on complex engineering issues, cost estimating, and construction support.
• Lead and coordinate preliminary engineering, design development, and alternative technical concepts.
• Verify designs comply with engineering requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate interface management between engineering and other functional groups, including Civil coordination with O&M.
• Support executive leadership by providing technical insight to inform timely and effective strategic decision‑making.

• BA/BS degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent, including 2 years of leadership.
• California registered Professional Engineer.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in senior roles on complex major projects or programs.
• Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Advanced understanding of engineering management in large‑scale rail projects or programs from planning through preliminary engineering, detail design, construction support, and coordination with system and O&M.
• Engineering leadership experience and roles in alternative delivery projects.
• Extensive experience in value engineering and configuration change management.
• Interface management experience between construction stages or contractors/suppliers during design and implementation phases.

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is offered for this role.
• Offered compensation range: $150,000 to $277,000 annually.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leave of absence.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible work options and well‑being resources.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

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