Sr Technical Advisor Engineering - High Speed Rail

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 276,000; Full time

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Health benefits

Total Rewards program

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a lead technical engineer to guide complex project delivery on major rail initiatives. You will provide expert design, reviews, and mentoring across multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with client expectations and industry standards.

The role requires senior-level experience in high-speed rail design, rail systems integration, and a PE certification, with a demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Lead technical engineer on large, complex projects.
• Experience with High-speed rail corridor design and rail systems integration.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Experience with high-speed rail projects in California.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent technical reviews and provides guidance on complex projects.
• Mentors production staff and supports project leadership.
• Involves proposal generation for complex projects.
• Coordinates technical aspects with clients and partners.
• Ensures technical consistency across disciplines.

Skills

Technical leadership

Rail design

Systems integration

Client advisory

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

PE certification

Design software

Job description

What We're Looking ForJoin our rapidly growing firm in Downtown L.A! Work on the most important Infrastructure projects in the region. HNTB has roots in Southern California dating back to 1914 with the landmark design of Pasadena’s historic Arroyo Seco Bridge. HNTB in Los Angeles has received many honors in recent years, including Employer of the Year in by Women’s Transportation Seminar, American Council of Engineering Companies Firm of the Year, and Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Business Journal. HNTB has partnered with nearly all agencies in Southern California over the years. The firm is currently serving as the lead architectural designer for the Automated People Mover stations, maintenance facility and prime designer for the complete redevelopment and expansion of United hub in terminals 7 and 8 at Los Angeles International Airport. Also Engineer and Executive Architect on record for the Sixth Street \"Ribbon of Light\" Bridge; and is the principal engineer and architect for Crenshaw/LA Transit Corridor.At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.Join our team shaping the future of mobility by working on High-Speed Rail projects, connecting major cities across the state with cutting-edge rail technology. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing guidance and direction in area of expertise and functional discipline. This position supports the technical aspect of project development and delivery including proposal development, scope implementation and change management. Responsible for applying advanced engineering methods, techniques, and analyses to provide solutions, make recommendations and resolve issues. Ensures industry and HNTB standards of design are applied consistently and effectively across projects ranging in discipline, size and complexity. Independently applies knowledge and experience in partnership with internal project team members and external client counterparts. Serves as an advisor on complex projects to provide technical designs, plans and specifications. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects for HNTB’s clients in California, including major transit agencies such as LA Metro, California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), Metrolink, and others. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support planning, design, and implementation of complex transportation projects that enhance mobility and connectivity across the region.What You'll Do:Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projects. Provides direction to resolve technical issues as requested.Provides technical expertise and advice to project leadership, and mentoring/support to production staff.Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.Coordinates technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners at local leadership level for work within and across disciplines on complex or unusual engineering projects.Develops and advises on technical consistency within and across disciplines on processes and projects.Ensures same standard and practices are being applied.Performs other duties as assigned.What You'll Need:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience, orMaster’s degree in Engineering and 11 year of relevant experience, orPhD in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experienceWhat You'll Bring:Serves as the lead technical engineer for large projects of a complex or unusual nature and is recognized as an expert in the technical field.Experience with High-speed rail corridor design and rail systems integration.Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, is sought out for expertise in their given field, and serves as the differentiator for the firm against competition.Represents the firm as a member of industry advisory committees.What We Prefer:Master’s degree in Engineering20 years relevant experience; 8+ years high-speed rail or commuter rail experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) certificationExperience with high-speed rail projects in CaliforniaFamiliar with California General PracticesAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is available for this position.#AR #TransitAndRail #LI-AR1.Locations:Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street).The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $173,075.17 - $276,470.74. 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 as well as physical work location within the state......................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.