Senior Engineer (Construction)

Lea+Elliott, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a qualified senior engineer to support the design and implementation of an Automated Transit System project in Seattle. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge transit solutions, contributing to system planning, design reviews, and oversight of construction processes. Join a team known for its exceptional work environment and commitment to introducing new ideas in the transportation industry. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a significant impact in transit systems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in the transit industry required.
• Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, procurement, and implementation of transit systems.
• Conduct detailed design reviews and prepare reports.

Skills

Transit Planning

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

UNITED STATES (On-Site) – SEATTLE, WA

SALARY: $125,000-150,000 (Salary commensurate with relevant experience, education and professional registration.)

Available Position: Lea+Elliott is seeking a qualified senior engineer to support the preliminary design, procurement and implementation oversight of an Automated Transit System project in Seattle.

Tasks may include transit system planning and preliminary design, detailed design review, report preparation, system operation and alternatives analysis, procurement specification document preparation, construction, and testing oversight for a range of transportation systems.

Lea+Elliott is a transit consulting firm offering planning, preliminary engineering, procurement, and implementation/oversight services for clients worldwide, specializing in automated train systems. Lea+Elliott's major strength is the quality of our professional team. By providing an exceptional work environment, we are able to recruit and retain a cadre of nationally recognized transit specialists. We have a reputation as an imaginative and innovative firm that consistently maintains a leadership role by introducing new ideas and technology to the transportation industry. Please visit www.leaelliott.com for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of applicable work experience in the transit industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical (preferred) or Civil Engineering (or closely related field).
• Experience in planning, procurement, and construction of Design/Build transit construction projects.
• Willingness to work in the field as required. Field site will be located close to the project office.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; Experience with AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the US.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering licensure in WA or willingness to obtain
• Discipline-specific experience (for example, power distribution experience, automated train control experience, SCADA and Communication system experience such as Fiber Optics, Public Address System, CCTV, trainway alignment/facility/vehicle design and construction experience, etc.)
• Experience writing technical specifications and performance-based Contract Documents
• Experience with design and construction change management
• Experience with rail or automated transit system testing, commissioning, and activation
• Experience coordinating fixed facilities infrastructure and systems interfaces
• Cost estimating experience for capital projects
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Experience working in a client’s office
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan with company match
• Medical

Lea+Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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