Senior Technical Director, Transit & Rail Systems Engineer

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Senior Technical Director, Transit & Rail Systems Engineer

Co‑location at one of the three Puget Sound WSP offices (Seattle, Tacoma, or Redmond) and client facilities in the Seattle area.

• 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.

• 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…