Project Manager/Rail Transit TPSS in Seattle

Energy Jobline ZR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS is seeking a Senior PM for the TPSS portfolio, acting as Owner's Representative on a major Sound Transit capital program. The role involves modernization, standardization, and full integration across the rail network, with oversight of design, procurement, testing, and commissioning.

The candidate will lead technical and contractual discussions with consultants, contractors, and OEMs, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across all phases of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer license in Washington is required; out-of-state licenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Approximately 12+ years of experience in traction power/TPSS systems delivery on transit or rail programs.

Responsibilities

• Leads modernization, standardization, and full integration of Traction Power Substation Systems across the Authority's rail network.
• Represents the Authority in technical and contractual matters with design consultants, systems contractors, and OEMs.
• Ensures safety of employees and traveling public by observing operations and recommending corrective action.
• Reviews design submittals, coordination studies, and commissioning plans for compliance with standards and codes.
• Oversees procurement and factory acceptance testing of substation equipment.
• Maintains project records and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Prepares contract change orders and draft claim reports as required.
• Coordinates with signals, track, and operations disciplines for TPSS integration.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Public transit/rail experience

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

HTS's 600 million dollar, 3500 people, 80+ office AEC client is actively hiring a Sr PM Systems Project Manager to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting as Owner's Representative on a billion dollar MATOC Sound Transit capital program's Traction Power Substation System (TPSS) portfolio. The Senior Project Manager is directly responsible for leading the modernization, standardization, and full integration of TPSS assets across the Authority's rail network, and reviews the work of Authority, State, and Contractors in accordance with the applicable Design Criteria Manual, Construction Manual, and all governing specifications. The Project Manager reviews progress of the work to assure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of design submittals, equipment procurement, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning. The Project Manager assures appropriate documentation, configuration management, and integration testing are completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the Project Manager is responsible to pro-actively reviewing the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare for any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads the modernization, standardization, and full integration of Traction Power Substation Systems across the Authority's rail network, establishing consistent design, construction, and commissioning practices program-wide.
• Represents the Authority in technical and contractual matters with design consultants, systems contractors, utility partners, and equipment OEMs.
• Ensures safety of Authority employees, State employees, Contractor employees, as well as the traveling public by observing contractor's operations and energized systems conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority electrical safety requirements.
• Reviews design submittals, shop drawings, relay coordination studies, and commissioning plans for compliance with program standards and applicable codes (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA).
• Oversees procurement and factory acceptance testing of substation equipment, including rectifiers, switchgear, SCADA, and protection and control systems.
• Provides direction to staff to ensure complete, accurate and timely contract records, pertaining to systems progress, equipment acceptance, commissioning status, and configuration management, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws.
• Confers with contractors regarding compliance with plans and quality of work on installation, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Performs field inspections of contractor's work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, and systems integration requirements.
• Prepares reports, as well as reviews and incorporates the daily inspection reports from Field Engineers, in documenting the Contractor's activities.
• Maintains accurate and complete project records and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes.
• Documents as-built condition of constructed substation and systems facilities.
• Monitors program schedule and budget for the TPSS portfolio and reports as required to the Authority's Executive leadership.
• Assists the Authority in the management of the portfolio in such a manner as to maintain quality, schedule, and budget.
• Prepares contract change orders for making alterations, deviations, additions to or deletions from the plans and specifications to ensure proper completion or construction of the contract.
• Formulates, researches, and develops solutions for field conditions that necessitate a contract change order. This may include doing any necessary engineering re-design work.
• Identifies the need for and prepares contract related documents for submission to the contractor.
• Reviews CPM schedules. Identifies and mitigates systems integration and commissioning risks.
• Coordinates with signals, communications, track, and operations/maintenance disciplines to ensure TPSS integration is aligned with overall system commissioning milestones.
• Completes a project daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractor's work and interaction with the Project Executive.
• Assists the Authority in the resolution and response to contractor disputes in a timely manner as provided by the contract.
• Elevates to the Project Executive all disputes not resolved by the Project Manager and the Authority's Contract Administrator, if appropriate.
• Prepares draft claim reports for the Authority's Vendor/Contract Management when required.
• Ensure conformance with all Program contract documents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington is required. Out of state licenses may be considered on a case by case basis.
• Approximately 12+ years of experience in traction power / TPSS systems delivery on transit or rail programs, including design oversight, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience as a Project Manager or Program Manager on systems portfolios within public transit capital programs of at least $100M in aggregate value.
• PMP certification .

Client/Hiring firm Benefits:

provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, , and life; retirement savings, paid sick leave; paid vacation time.

Location:

Seattle, WA

Compensation:

The approximate annual pay range for this role is $165k-$200k annual. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Work Authorization:

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions. participates in E-Verify. Know your rights: Right to Work.