Senior Engineering Lead — Federal Transit Projects

Federal Transit Administration; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Transit Administration Lead General Engineer role in Seattle requires guiding and managing the technical work of the team, coordinating tasks to meet deadlines, and serving as a primary contact for team members and management.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving to ensure timely and compliant delivery of Federal funded projects. Candidates should possess a rigorous engineering background and ability to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management principles, including scheduling and resource management.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and contract specifications.
• Strong oral communication, ability to present findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Gives expert advice and guidance in engineering studies for project development.
• Monitors progress and ensures compliance with federal requirements and schedules.
• Provides senior engineering and project management support on complex capital, operating, recovery, and resiliency projects.

Skills

Project management

Compliance

Oral communication

Education

ABET engineering degree

Job description

Federal Transit Administration Lead General Engineer role in Seattle requires guiding and managing the technical work of the team, coordinating tasks to meet deadlines, and serving as a primary contact for team members and management.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving to ensure timely and compliant delivery of Federal funded projects. Candidates should possess a rigorous engineering background and ability to mentor staff.