ParsonsKellogg ยท 1 month ago
Lead Design/Build Engineer - Rail and Transit
US - NY, New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $232K/yr
10+ years expParsonsKellogg is a leading company in infrastructure engineering, seeking a Lead Design/Build Engineer for their Rail and Transit Team. The role involves overseeing design and construction processes, ensuring quality control, and managing project execution to meet client objectives.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination and quality control of all design work and design processes throughout the full design and construction period, including accuracy, adequacy, and conformance to professional standards of practice
All decisions throughout design and construction that are related to an engineering aspect must be made under the supervision of the Lead Engineer
Certify the above before the submission of design work to Amtrak for review and/or use
Responsible for rejecting or approving the design work, resolving disputes regarding engineering work integrating the design into the final constructed product
Verify that construction processes do not undermine the intent of safe and sound design
Must have the authority to stop work if and when he/she knows or has reason to believe that any work does not meet the standards, specification, or criteria established
Verify that qualified and appropriately licensed and registered specialty/discipline engineers sign and seal work products for a given item, element, or phase of the Project work
Teaming partners strategies in various capacities on large design-build pursuits
In-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies, and familiar with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities
Support for the proposal development and price negotiations with subcontractors and contractors
Experience in leading a project from Concept/Initial Project Definition to 30% including accurate costing/scheduling
Coordinate with third parties regarding requirements, agreements, regional entities, utilities, codes, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, adjacent businesses or stakeholders
Masterplan, design and / or integrate Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Integration of the transit projects with urban design, master planning, real estate development, regional connections and community considerations
Design, coordination and construction integration of fixed facilities
Minimizing impacts to the public
Protection of the environment, implementation of sustainability strategies and LEED metrics
Work with transit agencies, municipalities, third parties, and utilities
Work with Contracting partners to design and implement cost effective solutions
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. Markets and secures additional work with client. Follows up on instructions and commitments associated with the project
May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients
Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum (10) years of experience in a senior technical role in design or construction engineering
Served as a project manager, design manager, or lead designer for final design on at least two (2) major transportation infrastructure projects involving 'Alternative Project Delivery' method
Professional Engineer License in New York
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Experience as a Design Lead on Design-Build and/or other Alternative Project Delivery projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
ParsonsKellogg
ParsonsKellogg has stood apart in the $20 billion promotional products industry.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
ParsonsKellogg has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Providence Business News
2025-08-05
Company data provided by crunchbase