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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Senior Technical Manager, Transit and Rail Engineering

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

WSP USA is seeking a multifaceted candidate to fill the Senior Technical Manager position on their Transit and Rail team. The role involves leading major programs, managing cross-functional teams, and supporting business development while ensuring technical standards are met across projects.

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Responsibilities

Lead major programs for key public sector clients

Scope development, scheduling, client management, and invoicing

Experience in assembling teams in a matrixed environment

Serve as a technical project manager for transit design projects

Coordination with other directors/leaders to ensure a consistent level of technical standards and applications on projects

Prepare technical memoranda and management reports

Support internal business management processes

Practice building, mentorship and skill development of professional staff

Management of multi-discipline technical teams to deliver projects to clients

Develop and manage a portfolio of design and construction management work in the transit and site development industries

Candidate must be adept at facilitating large working meetings both internally and to external facing clients

Qualification

TransitRail experienceCivil/structural engineeringLicensed engineer (PE)TrackStructural designAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationStrategic thinkingCreative thinkingMentorship

Required

10+ years of experience in the transit and rail sector

Bachelor's degree in civil / structural engineering

Licensed engineer (PE) in DC, MD or VA

Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Critical strategic and creative thinking skills

Self-motivated, well-organized, and works well with others

Local to the DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland area and available to work in office / on-site regularly

Preferred

Proficient in track and structural design

Active in local professional organizations

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Licensed in all 3 local jurisdictions: DC, MD, VA

Technical experience includes major local agencies

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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