Third Party Agreements Lead

California High-Speed Rail Authority; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer (Third Party Agreements Lead) to lead and coordinate agreements with third party agencies for the high-speed rail project. The role emphasizes planning, monitoring, expediting, and tracking complex utility relocation and related agreements across multiple stakeholders.

The position requires strong communication, initiative, judgment, and relationship management with government agencies and private entities.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Ability to operate independently, but know when to ask for guidance from a supervisor or colleague.
• Experience in dealing with government agencies and private entities reflecting well on the Authority.
• Experience managing consultant relationships and coordinating third party utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, monitoring, expediting, and tracking activities and agreements with Third Party agencies.
• Oversee development of agreements for utility relocation in coordination with utilities owners.
• Resolve issues with utility owners and railroad entities related to Third Party agreements.
• Negotiate and manage Third Party utility coordination and/or operations.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Independence

Stakeholder liaison

Negotiation

Job description

Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.

About the Role

Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Supervising Transportation Engineer (Third Party Manager), the Senior Transportation Engineer (Third Party Agreements Lead) will act in a lead capacity responsible for planning, monitoring, expediting, and tracking activities and agreements with Third Party agencies required for the high-speed rail project. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of agreements for the identification and relocation of all related utilities in coordination with various utilities owners; resolving any issues with utility owners, including railroad entities; managing Third Party utility relocation activities; and negotiating Third Party agreements.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Part‑time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Ability to operate independently, but with the judgment to know when to ask for assistance and guidance from a supervisor or colleague.
• Ability to represent the Authority in dealings with other government agencies and private entities in a way that reflects well on the Authority.
• Dependable, punctual, excellent attendance.
• Knowledge of rail operations and relevant policy issues.
• Ability to prepare correspondence involving the inclusion of recommendations for practical courses of action.
• Exercise good judgment and calm professionalism in all situations.
• Knowledge in right‑of‑way engineering, surveying, and land use coordination.
• Experience in working, developing, and maintaining relationships with stakeholder and local agencies, including managing consultant relationships.
• Experience in leading change and/or process improvements.
• Experience with third party utilities coordination and/or operations.
• Experience developing and reviewing third party agreements.
• Knowledge in ROW acquisition process, procedures, and schedule.
• Knowledge in ROW engineering and utilities.

Location

The High-Speed Rail Authority Fresno building is located in downtown Fresno at 1111 H Street. We are located within walking distance of public transportation, many restaurants, Chukchansi Park, and Courthouse Park.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.