Lead Engineer / Sr. Program Manager - (Rail / Transit)

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Lead Engineer / Sr. Program Manager to join our growing rail group in Southern California. Qualified candidates will have experience that includes leading the planning, design, and preparation of construction drawings and contract documents for all types of rail and transit projects from planning through construction. They will have served as a lead engineer on rail and transit projects and have contacts with key clients such as Metrolink, LA Metro, OCTA, RCTC, SBCTA, SANDAG, NCTD, Caltrain, BART, BNSF, UPRR, California High-speed Rail (CAHSR) Authority, Brightline, Gold Line Authority, SGVCOG, and other local cities. Rail industry experience could include commuter, freight, light and heavy rail, as well as passenger stations, maintenance support facilities, rail yards, at-grade crossings, and grade separations.   We are looking for an individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, a proven ability to manage clients, lead programs and build teams. This individual must be energetic, self-directed, and success focused. 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. The firm is currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and local clients
• Develop technical approaches for key strategic pursuits and work closely with the Marketing team to develop winning proposals
• Develop project scopes, fees, and schedules for rail design contracts from Planning to final PS&E and Design Support During Construction
• Monitor project scope, fee, and progress for the successful completion of projects
• Manage project risks with a solution-based mindset to add value to M&N’s clients
• Active participation in the rail and transit industry community
• Manages development final PS&E documents per client standards to obtain approvals 
• Leads/Evaluates design for rail, transit and/or general civil projects including, but not limited to, track, grade crossing, quiet zone, safety improvements, railroad grading and drainage, 3D modeling of rail corridors, wet/dry utilities, and permit processing
• Coordinate effectively with various disciplines such as environmental, geotechnical, structures, surveyors, right of way, traffic, roadway, etc
• Leads the identification of required engineering resource requirements, internal & external
• Oversight of engineering deliverables and requirements
• Monitors, tracks, and reports weekly engineering progress 

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; required 
• Master’s degree in Transportation or a closely related discipline; preferred 
• 15+ years of experience in rail or transit engineering consulting industry; required
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in CA; required
• Experience leading plan preparation for large and small rail and transit projects; required
• Experience in rail safety, rail crossings, and/or signal timing; desired
• Strong and proven connections with rail and transit clients in Southern California
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171