West Regional Engineering Leader: Sustainable Transit

Alta Planning + Design

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 215,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule
Medical, Dental/Vision
401(k) match
PTO
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading sustainable transportation company in Oakland is seeking a West Regional Director of Engineering. This role focuses on strategic leadership, driving innovation in sustainable transportation, and managing engineering teams across multiple offices. The candidate should have extensive experience in transportation engineering and project management, with a strong financial understanding. A flexible hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation of $175,000-$215,000 annually are offered.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in consulting or public entity.
  • 8+ years in project management roles with P&L responsibility.
  • 5+ years in leadership managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive engineering excellence and organizational growth.
  • Manage projects ensuring quality, schedule, and budget.
  • Lead mentoring and development of engineering professionals.

Skills

Leadership and team development
Financial acumen
Communication skills
Project management
Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD
MS Excel
MS Project

Job description

A leading sustainable transportation company in Oakland is seeking a West Regional Director of Engineering. This role focuses on strategic leadership, driving innovation in sustainable transportation, and managing engineering teams across multiple offices. The candidate should have extensive experience in transportation engineering and project management, with a strong financial understanding. A flexible hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation of $175,000-$215,000 annually are offered.
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