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WSP in the U.S. · 21 hours ago

Assistant Vice President, Track Design Lead

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $186K/yr

10+ years exp

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Track Design Lead to join their Transit & Rail Team. The role involves supporting the planning, design, and delivery of rail modernization projects, ensuring project work aligns with design intent and operational standards.

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Responsibilities

Act as a leader for all phases of project delivery for track design and installation—from planning and design coordination, facilitating construction and supporting testing, and commissioning

Provide design leadership and direction for all track design facets of transit and railroad design projects and pursuits

Coordinate and lead engineering efforts on rail infrastructure projects ranging from planning and design to construction support and maintenance

Establish and maintain strong, effective relationships with external clients and market WSP services to transit agencies and local railroads

Sustain the growth of younger engineers by assigning appropriate technical tasks and promoting a culture of growing technical excellence

Supervise and integrate multidisciplinary rail teams

Provide technical design support for field activities to ensure work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications and agency requirements

Lead the development of solutions for unforeseen field conditions and coordinate design revisions or contract modifications as necessary

Support the PMC team to manage and oversee contractor deliverables, cost estimates, and change orders, supporting negotiations, claims resolution, and progress payment reviews

Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and client review, ensuring transparent communication and timely issue resolution

Identify and apply industry best practices, lessons learned, and innovative tools to enhance project efficiency and system performance

Enforce safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across all project sites

Encourage knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement across teams to strengthen technical and delivery excellence

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Track designCADD MicroStationCADD AutoCADProfessional registration (P.E.)Rail systems designStakeholder managementCost estimationSafety complianceCommunication skillsTeam leadershipAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline

10+ years of experience in track design

Professional registration (P.E. License)

Proven ability to deliver railroad and transit design projects in the role of lead designer or specialist

Demonstrated communications skills, both verbal and written. This includes the ability to present design concepts and principles in verbal and written form to audiences with a wide spectrum of backgrounds, from technical manager to ordinary citizen

Strong skills in track alignment design and CADD skills in both the MicroStation and AutoCAD platforms

Extensive experience in the delivery and design of large-scale metro and rail projects

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies

Strong ability to adapt quickly to change and demonstrate flexibility to meet varying project schedules and business needs

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Working knowledge of track structure design principles and special trackwork details

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

Working knowledge of design requirements for rail systems (e.g. traction power, catenary, signals)

Experience with design and testing of ballast-less track forms

Experience in construction, maintenance or inspection of track

Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment

Understanding of NYCT MOW

Understanding of NYCT subway operations

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

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