Salary range is $70k to $165k, with a midpoint of $115k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
- Pet Insurance.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:Under general direction, performs advanced senior level professional engineering duties to support the Agency’s capital projects and operational needs. Provides technical and senior level engineering support to project directors and managers to support capital projects and operation requests. Oversees a full range of engineering duties performed by staff and consultants to ensure conformance with the agency standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: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.
- Provides senior level engineering support and oversight throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of capital projects to ensure projects are meeting the agency’s standards. Support includes, but is not limited to design reviews, construction submittal reviews, engineering analysis, alternative reviews, etc.
- Represents Sound Transit on complex engineering related matters with local jurisdictions, consultants, management, contractors, and others. Responds to questions and inquiries as needed.
- Develops, maintains, and implements Sound Transit’s technical requirements in collaboration with others. This includes, but is not limited to design criteria, standard specifications, and drawings. May be required to sign and seal technical requirements.
- Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment and recommends changes where appropriate.
- Ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.
- Leads elements of design including management of consultant or third party contacts.
- Provides support to the department/division on other matters as directed.
- Champions & models Sound Transit’s core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity & 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and five years of experience in the area of civil engineering, preferably in a rail or transit related environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of design lead experience is preferred.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Professional Civil Engineer License issued by the State of Washington.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced understanding of principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Advanced understanding of Federal, State, and local codes and regulations.
- Understanding of procurement and contract management principles.
- Understanding of project management principles.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrating 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.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment; however, some field investigation may be required.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)