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WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOC Senior Transit Facility Design Engineer in Baltimore, Maryland
Responsibilities:
- Managing and delivering design services on-time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
- Analyzing operational processes and related information for improving operational efficiency.
- Reviewing client building program areas to determine overall facility space needs.
- Developing equipment layouts in cooperation with management and user personnel.
- Designing the layout of facilities and equipment.
- Coordinating rolling stock equipment requirements with a building design team.
- Preparing construction drawings and vehicle service equipment bid specifications.
- Reviewing equipment submittals during construction
- Appling technical skills as a subject matter expert in the coordination of planning, design, construction, value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and/or scheduling.
- Providing expert opinions, prepare high level reports and deliver presentations.
- Assisting the WRA in client relations and project management in the region.
- Participating in project scoping and fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
- Determining work requirements and developing integrated design schedules and budgets.
- Managing project execution and controls to ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and schedule.
Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structure, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Must have 16+ years of progressive experience in the planning, design, management and implementation of rail and transit related projects.
- Relevant rail and bus facility design and construction experience; emphasis on rail facilities
- Demonstrated leadership in leading large-scale projects as well as project development ranging from planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification and commissioning facilities.
- Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) in Maryland. Licensed in DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia a plus.
- PMP certification preferred
- Advanced knowledge of transit vehicle-related operations, processes, and standards.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
- Documentation and organization skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and TEAMS
- Ability to use pdf review software (Adobe / Bluebeam).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and /or BIM preferred. Knowledge of Microstation a plus.
- Able to travel to project sites, company offices, and client meetings.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidates relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time bas s without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)