Senior Technical Director, Stations Lead

WSP in the U.S.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 250,500 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WSP Benefits

Job summary

WSP USA in San Jose invites an experienced Senior Technical Director, Stations Lead to oversee underground station design as Owner's Engineer. You will ensure technical deliverables meet requirements and coordinate with the GEC and external partners.

Based in a client office in San Jose, you will lead design coordination, review documents, and manage schedules, budgets, and safety standards across rail-transit projects, including BART interfaces and third-party reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related major; or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of post-education experience in related roles within the industry.
• 5+ years in a similar senior role is preferred.
• Relevant experience includes large rail-transit design and construction projects, with preference for transit, tunnels, and BART (or similar) experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, implement, and manage multiple large-scale or complex projects, programs, documents, systems, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination for the Station Design team and SOE design efforts.
• Prepare for and attend CWG and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Provide review of design documents and coordinate with BART on station design refinements.
• Coordinate schedule of design delivery and construction schedule analysis with the project controls team.
• Understand and facilitate delivery of contract packages by coordinating with Contract Leads, Specification Lead, and Procurement Lead.
• Attend and facilitate design coordination meetings as required.
• Support facilities engineering manager and engineering manager for program-related tasks.
• Provide technical reviews of all station design documents—including structures, architecture, MEP, civil/site, utilities, and roadways—to assure DCM compliance and reduce construction costs through cost‑reduction assessments.
• Act as liaison with other CPs on technical issues and interface definitions; liaison with VTA Design Manager.
• Act as liaison with External Affairs and other external VTA groups.
• Serve as point of contact to third‑party coordinator on issues related to CP.
• Lead over‑the‑shoulder reviews with BART and other third parties.
• Support the PM in monitoring overall design activities.
• Track CP action items and communicate beyond the CP team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related major

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Visio

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Senior Technical Director, Stations Lead will report directly to the program engineering manager through the facilities manager and support the program’s underground station development as Owner's Engineer. The role ensures all technical deliverables meet project requirements and will be based in a client office in San Jose.

Your Impact

• Does not direct the GEC engineering and architecture team but engages the team as needed.
• Lead coordination activities for the Station Design team and SOE design efforts.
• Prepare for and attend Community Working Group (CWG) and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Provide review of design documents and coordinate with BART on station design refinements.
• Coordinate schedule of design delivery and construction schedule analysis with the project controls team.
• Understand and facilitate delivery of contract packages by coordinating with Contract Leads, Specification Lead, and Procurement Lead.
• Attend and facilitate design coordination meetings as required.
• Support facilities engineering manager and engineering manager for program-related tasks.
• Provide technical reviews of all station design documents—including structures, architecture, MEP, civil/site, utilities, and roadways—to assure DCM compliance and reduce construction costs through cost‑reduction assessments.
• Act as liaison with other CPs on technical issues and interface definitions; liaison with VTA Design Manager.
• Act as liaison with External Affairs and other external VTA groups.
• Serve as point of contact to third‑party coordinator on issues related to CP.
• Lead over‑the‑shoulder reviews with BART and other third parties.
• Support the PM in monitoring overall design activities.
• Track CP action items and communicate beyond the CP team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related major; or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of post‑education experience in related roles within the industry.
• 5+ years in a similar senior role is preferred.
• Relevant experience includes large rail‑transit design and construction projects, with preference for transit, tunnels, and BART (or similar) experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, implement, and manage multiple large‑scale or complex projects, programs, documents, systems, and practices.
• Excellent self‑leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage staff and interact persuasively and tactfully with employees at all levels.
• Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization under pressure.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources—including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, clients, and company‑wide staff—without a formal hierarchical relationship.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Strong ability to adapt quickly to change and demonstrate flexibility in schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $250,500 – $323,000.

WSP USA provides this compensation range based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, and geography. The company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets and partners with clients to help communities prosper. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., employees enjoy a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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