Utah Transit Engineering Discipline Leader

David Evans and Associates (DEA) is seeking a highly skilled Utah based Transit Engineering Discipline Leader , your responsibilities will be diverse and will include working with our transit and rail team, in Utah, and across markets to provide engineering leadership for rail and passenger rail transit and BRT. This includes both project leadership and delivery, as well as business development and pursuits across DEA's markets. We will look to you to help build and enhance our skills, capabilities, and transit backlog.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Performing work which involves major project design for rail transit and BRT
• Directly managing tasks and projects (as a Task or Project Manager), including scoping, budgeting, contract negotiations and project execution
• Working in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment with responsibility for internal and external client deliverables and schedules, as well as support for proposal and sales efforts
• Serving as a project pursuit champion, when applicable, particularly in regard to light rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit (BRT) pursuits
• Working with the Transit and Rail Practice Leader, Business Development, and Marketing leaders in the Utah and Mountain West regions and elsewhere within DEA to initiate, identify and support project pursuits, and assist in project execution
• Lead and / or assist with recruitment and retention efforts that affect the transit and rail team Emphasize excellence in project execution for on-time and on-budget deliverables of quality that meet or exceed the industry's standard of care
• Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting (set up, budgeting, etc.), contracting, and quality requirements.
  
  Benefits:
• Comprehensive health coverage:Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness:Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development:Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance:Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, and flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Retirement:401k plan.
• Wellbeing focus:Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Growth opportunities:Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement.
• Potential salary range:$160 -181,000depending on location and experience
  
  

Transit, Rail, and Engineering Jobs with DEA

DEA provides our clients with proven experience in planning, design and engineering, surveying, and construction oversight for a wide range of projects. Our professionals have the technical expertise to develop successful projects for freight and passenger rail systems and other transportation projects. We work directly with Class I railroads, industrial clients, ports, and public agencies to assist with the ongoing and ever-increasing demand to move freight, people, and cargo safely and more efficiently. Our in-house civil engineers, structural engineers, transportation planners and engineers, environmental specialists, and surveyors work together to develop cost-effective and constructible design solutions for our clients.

DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Potential office locations include: Salt Lake City, UT.