Manager - Engineering Services

Under general direction, manages, directs, mentors, and coordinates the design of both in-house design and on-call design consultants in support of smaller scale capital project delivery. Provides technical expertise, engineering support and mentorship to engineering staff in support of smaller scale capital projects and operation requests. Oversees a full range of engineering duties performed by Sound Transit engineering staff and design consultants to ensure conformance with agency standards, quality procedures, and engineering best practices. Responsible for timely reporting and resourcing of design in support of small capital projects and operations requests in collaboration with engineering leadership.

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Leads, coordinates, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work activities of agency Engineering Service Requests. Prioritizes design activities of small projects in collaboration with engineering staff and leadership.
• Manages, directs, mentors, and coordinates the design to ensure project needs are met in conformance with the agency standards, quality procedures, and engineering best practices.
• Ensures appropriate engineering judgement in design and fulfillment of project needs.
• Oversees assembly of design calculations, plans, and specifications in collaboration with construction management. Assures that design is complete, clear, comprehensive, and well-coordinated.
• Oversees the root cause analyses (RCA) for significant incidents, nonconformances, safety events, quality issues, or operational failures by identifying underlying causes, evaluating contributing factors, developing corrective and preventive actions, and monitoring implementation to prevent recurrence and improve organizational performance.
• In collaboration with Agency Engineering leadership, ensures appropriate resources assigned, scheduling of multiple design activities, and reporting progress and risks.
• Reviews submittals, requests for information, and field clarifications in support of small project construction. May delegate to in-house engineering staff or consultant resources as appropriate.
• Develops, maintains, and implements Sound Transit's engineering procedures for small projects in collaboration with agency staff.
• Ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.
• Leads elements of design including management of daily tasks of engineering staff and management of on-call consultant task orders.
• Collaborates and coordinates with small projects project managers and agency operations leadership to ensure appropriate engineering support.
• Verifies quality control to ensure compliance and accountability with engineering procedures and criteria.
• Tracks design progress compared to project schedules and takes appropriate action to address variances.
• Provides support to the department/division on other matters as directed.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Professional Engineer License or Professional Architect license issued by the State of Washington.
• Valid state driver's license. Position may require agency vehicles to perform field investigations in locations that are not accessible to public transit. 

• Advanced understanding of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Risk assessment and management.
• Advanced understanding of Federal, State, and local codes and regulations.
• Understanding of procurement and contract management principles.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Understanding the principles of root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Skilled in leading and facilitating cross-functional root cause analysis investigations involving technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of contract plans and specifications development.
• Advanced understanding of engineering design and calculations.
• Advanced knowledge of quality controls and procedures during design.
• Cost estimating.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Ability to utilize personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to collaborate with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively and accurately convey complex technical information to others.
• Preparing, reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, and modifying complex engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets.
• Mentoring of junior level engineers to support career growth and development.

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office and field environment.
• Work is performed in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and extreme noise when conducting site visits and working in the field.
• Position may include weekend and/or night shifts to perform field investigation work. May be subject to bending, climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grasping, hearing, kneeling, standing, talking, seeing, walking, and carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Position includes on call to respond to emergencies.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. 

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.