Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP | Senior Transit Facility Design Engineer

ASCE Maryland Section; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional engineering association in Baltimore seeks an experienced engineering professional. The role involves managing design services, preparing construction drawings, and leading transit-related projects. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, over 16 years of relevant experience, and a Maryland Professional Engineer designation. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on operational efficiency and effective project management.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience in rail and transit related projects.
• Experience in leading large-scale projects.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) in Maryland.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) in Maryland; licensure in surrounding states is a plus.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver design services on-time and within budget.
• Analyze operational processes to improve efficiency.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications.
• Developing equipment layouts with management and user personnel.
• Coordinating rolling stock equipment requirements with a building design team.
• Preparing construction drawings and bid specifications.
• Reviewing equipment submittals during construction.
• Providing expert opinions, high-level reports, and presentations.
• Assisting in client relations, project management, scoping, and fee estimating.
• Determining work requirements and integrated design schedules and budgets.
• Managing project execution and controls to meet scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structure, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

MS Office

PDF review software

TEAMS

Bluebeam

Job description

Managing and delivering design services on-time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our clients.

Analyzing operational processes and related information for improving operational efficiency.

Reviewing client building program areas to determine overall facility space needs.

Developing equipment layouts in cooperation with management and user personnel.

Designing the layout of facilities and equipment.

Coordinating rolling stock equipment requirements with a building design team.

Preparing construction drawings and vehicle service equipment bid specifications.

Reviewing equipment submittals during construction

Appling technical skills as a subject matter expert in the coordination of planning, design, construction, value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and/or scheduling.

Providing expert opinions, prepare high level reports and deliver presentations.

Assisting the WRA in client relations and project management in the region.

Participating in project scoping and fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.

Determining work requirements and developing integrated design schedules and budgets.

Managing project execution and controls to ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and schedule.

Job Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structure, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Must have 16+ years of progressive experience in the planning, design, management and implementation of rail and transit related projects.
• Relevant rail and bus facility design and construction experience; emphasis on rail facilities
• Demonstrated leadership in leading large-scale projects as well as project development ranging from planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification and commissioning facilities.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) in Maryland. Licensed in DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia a plus.
• PMP certification preferred
• Advanced knowledge of transit vehicle-related operations, processes, and standards.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Documentation and organization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and TEAMS
• Ability to use pdf review software (Adobe / Bluebeam).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and /or BIM preferred. Knowledge of Microstation a plus.
• Able to travel to project sites, company offices, and client meetings.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.