Chief Engineer

4 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Sound Transit Full time
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Sound Transit is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Executive Director-Engineering to lead the Engineering Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Directors of the programs focused on infrastructure engineering, systems engineering and integration, and technical standards.

The Executive Director-Engineering will work closely with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) for Agency Oversight (AO) to ensure that the Engineering Division's work efforts are aligned with those of other divisions and departments, including technical staff outside of Agency Oversight.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strong leadership to the Engineering Division through coaching, training, and motivating senior staff.
  • Serve as the Agency's responsible professional for the adequacy, completeness, safety, and quality of the Agency's design standards for facilities and systems.
  • Measure the Division's performance and take appropriate corrective action.
  • Direct, manage, and supervise program directors by providing timely and constructive feedback.
  • Formulate policy, standards, and strategy to deliver appropriate engineering participation in the Agency's capital and operations programs.
  • Ensure that directors implement effective and efficient systems, processes, and procedures that support staff work.
  • Keep current with the status of the capital program, operations, maintenance, passenger experience, and information technology.
  • Regularly support capital program/project delivery and support the Operations Department to resolve facility, operational, and maintenance issues.
  • Serve as member of Agency Oversight leadership by providing strategic advice and problem-solving support to the DCEO, other Agency Oversight divisions, and Agency executive leadership.
  • Develop and maintain key relationships with external jurisdictions' representatives to ensure effective delivery of service and projects and to build credibility in Agency Oversight and the Agency. Serves as spokesperson for Agency Oversight and the Agency as required.
  • Develop and oversee the Division's budget, including recommending and forecasting future funding needs on staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. This includes reviewing and approving Division expenditures, implementing budget adjustments, and preparing and delivering budget presentations to decision makers.
  • Ensure that Directors resource the approval of proposed exceptions to the Agency's design standards.
  • Participate in or delegate the participation in a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
  • Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  • Maintain awareness of new trends and developments in related fields by attending and participating in professional group meetings.
  • Ensure processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.
  • Ensure accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, and other rules and regulations.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Transportation or Urban Planning or related field, and twelve years of experience in the management and direction of project designs or the construction of mass transit, transportation, or public works projects; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ten years of progressively senior leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.
  • Management experience in the public sector, and related to the planning, design, construction, and delivery of transportation/transit systems and facilities is preferred.
  • A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong leadership skills at both a Program and Agency level
  • Exercising independent judgment.
  • Analytical, strategic, and critical thinking.
  • Engineering principles related to the design, construction, and maintenance of transit infrastructure.
  • Working cooperatively with all levels of an organization, as well as establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key staff and elected officials outside the Agency and the public.
  • Leading and empowering teams of diverse staff to deliver complex projects under pressure.
  • Setting overall direction, monitoring progress, and making course corrections as required.
  • Translating complex, technical information for decision-makers in clear written and verbal communication.
  • Efficient and inclusive decision-making.
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they apply to transit operations.
  • Risk assessment and strategic planning.
  • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Advanced principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration, including principles of financial management (expenditure tracking, variance identification, and revenue tracking).
  • Delivery of complex transit/transportation capital projects, including project management, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Transit systems experience preferred.
  • Contract and procurement strategies and management principles.
  • Policy and procedure development.
  • Presentation development and public speaking skills.
  • Working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
Work Environment

The work is performed in a hybrid office and field environment. Positions working in the field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.

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.

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