Parsons Corporation · 2 days ago
Track Design Engineering Lead, East Region
US - NY, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $280K/yr
15+ years expParsons Corporation is a leader in critical infrastructure design and delivery. The Track Design Engineering Lead will serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert, providing technical leadership in track design and engineering while ensuring compliance with industry standards across various rail projects.
Building MaterialConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureMilitarySecurity
Responsibilities
Lead or consult on the execution of advanced solution strategies across the national TE discipline, with a strong focus on East Coast operations and delivery
Serve as a technical SME, providing expert advice and consulting to resolve complex technical and business problems
Serves as escalation authority for complex technical, constructability, and operations-like issues
Serve as senior technical interface with clients, subcontractors and project partner's engineers, representatives and regulatory authority, supporting various aspects of project work and cross-discipline issue
Balance responsibilities across project delivery, senior leadership, technical design, and oversight within TE, ensuring consistent, high‑quality outcomes
Oversee project task area teams as needed and serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for related technical expertise
Work closely with company leadership and Project Managers to plan, deliver, and optimize professional technical services and solutions
Maximize customer operational performance by providing targeted resources, technical guidance, and innovative solution recommendations
Support business development efforts, including opportunity identification, solutioning, proposal input, and client presentations
Guides staffing strategy and capabilities development within the Track Engineering team
Help align and integrate internal processes and structures within the national TE discipline, contributing to consistent standards and best practices
Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, management, etc.)
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement in quality, service, and delivery performance
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory developments, and translate them into practical recommendations for Parsons and our clients
Flex the balance of responsibilities (delivery, leadership, design, BD) based on project demands and organizational priorities
May provide technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to project teams and junior staff; no formal direct reports typically required
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
Qualification
Required
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to senior stakeholders
Ability to analyze and interpret complex information from multiple sources and determine the best course of action
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment
Advanced knowledge of, and ability to apply, best industry practices, standards, and regulations in your technical domain
Advanced problem‑solving, judgment, and decision‑making skills, with a strong understanding of current and future implications of technical decisions
Ability to understand and articulate the technical impact of decisions on current and future business situations
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to provide technical support and leadership in a demanding project and client environment
Ability to understand complex, in‑depth technical situations and associated business challenges, and to shape solutions accordingly
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering, technical, or scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Typically 15+ years of extensive experience as a technical consultant in a related industry, including significant supervisory and/or technical leadership experience
Experience presenting technical information, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership and client executives
Preferred
Professional registrations, licenses, or certifications relevant to your technical discipline (preferred, if applicable)
Additional certifications may be required or preferred based on project or client requirements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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