Director, Planning & Engineering

Turner & Townsend•Seattle, WA

4h•$190,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Project Director supports the engineering programs within the Planning and Engineering Office. The Director supports the front-end elements of construction projects, overseeing the collaboration of all stages from conception through design and construction. The Director assists with oversight of monitoring and maintaining the consistency and compliance of engineering design documents. Additionally, the Director provides advice and guidance, maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations for construction projects. The Director also works closely with the Construction and Rail Operations Offices to develop systems-related policies and requirements, and oversees the design and development of all railway components, including civil infrastructure, systems, stations, maintenance facilities, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with at least 20+ years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
A minimum of 8+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams or projects in planning and engineering.
Extensive experience in overseeing HSR or similar railway engineering and planning operations, ensuring compliance with established standards
Experience in managing HSR or similar railway systems, maintenance facilities, stations, and trainsets
Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of environmental regulations, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure design
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic guidance and drive project success
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and develop complex stakeholder relationships

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant engineering certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management credential
Proven experience in managing public sector planning and engineering projects or working with government agencies for HSR or similar railways
Expertise in environmental compliance and sustainability practices in infrastructure development
Strong knowledge of systems integration, network integration, and system certification processes
Familiarity with advanced project management software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) and engineering design tools

Responsibilities

Assisting the front-end elements of construction projects, ensuring smooth execution from conception through design and construction
Support the development, maintain, and enforce engineering design guidance documents, including design criteria, technical specifications, and engineering management plans
Collaborate with the Construction and Rail Operations Offices to develop and implement systems-related policies, including those related to integration and system certification
Support the design, planning, and commercial development of station areas, alignments, and support all construction-related inquiries
Support on all infrastructure engineering issues, ensuring designs meet Authority requirements and standards
Support overseeing general corridor planning activities with internal teams and coordinating with and providing feedback to various state and regional agencies
Advise the Chief of Planning and Engineering on complex, technical, highly sensitive and critical engineering programs throughout the project lifecycle.
Support the management of all activities in Engineering to ensure consistency and integration
Prepare status reports, maintain tracking log for issues and resolutions
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.