Parsons
Transit Facilities
EngineeringManager
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“Engineering Manager at Parsons. Skills: structural engineering, project management, client liaison, team leadership. lead a growing team of engineers within our Transit Facilities division. conceptualizing and designing cutting-edge and sustainable transit facilities”
What You'll Achieve.
surpass client quality, timeliness, and technical expectations; transit facilities meet project objectives, are code-compliant, and exceed industry safety standards; production requirements are satisfied; client satisfaction
Industry & Context.
deciphering client requirements; delineating scopes of work; orchestrating execution teams to surpass client quality, timeliness, and technical expectations; resolve current or anticipated problems
located in the Los Angeles area, hybrid, meet face-to-face with various clients, periodically travel to transit facilities to perform on-site surveys and evaluations during non-revenue hours, work at various local corporate offices to coordinate design teams, partner firms, subcontractors, and suppliers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field), 15+ years of related work experience, Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) registration is required with the ability to obtain equivalent registration in multiple additional states & jurisdictions, Experience as a project manager for the delivery of projects with extensive experience in client-facing roles, Working knowledge of MS Office, industry-standard structural design and analysis software, building information modeling (BIM) tools such as Revit, and a basic understanding of CAD tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation, On smaller projects, independently develop structural drawings, details, calculations, specifications, analyses, and construction documents using industry-standard tools, Perform detailed quality & technical checking of design calculations, drawings, and specifications performed by others, Working proficiency with design codes such as ACI, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, International Building Codes, etc.
Nice to Have
A postgraduate (MS) with an emphasis on structural engineering is strongly preferred but is not required., Ability to execute complex 2D and 3D structural analyses and prepare related design calculations, analyses, and reports., Efficient in modeling and designing structural systems using 2D and 3D finite element analyses (STAAD. Pro, SAP2000, and/or others), aptitude for learning higher-level design and management skills
What You'll Do.
lead a growing team of engineers within our Transit Facilities division
conceptualizing and designing cutting-edge and sustainable transit facilities
and extending the useful life of current systems
deciphering client requirements
delineating scopes of work
orchestrating execution teams to surpass client quality
and technical expectations
Develop and lead structural designs supporting the transit infrastructure industry
Conduct site assessments and gather necessary data to perform rehabilitation
and similar state-of-good repair programs
Provide technical oversight and quality of all technical drawings
and analyses through the life cycle of a project
from preliminary engineering to development of construction documents
through construction support and closeout
Responsible for the development
and tracking of discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules
as well as development of staff forecasting reports
Responsible for monitoring the quality and progress of the discipline on each project
ensuring that production requirements are satisfied
and implementing Parsons Quality procedures
Work closely with Project Managers to resolve current or anticipated problems related to discipline staffing
schedule performance or productivity
and client satisfaction
independently develop structural drawings
and construction documents using industry-standard tools
Perform detailed quality & technical checking of design calculations
and specifications performed by others
Execute complex 2D and 3D structural analyses and prepare related design calculations
Model and design structural systems using 2D and 3D finite element analyses
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
liaison between varied clients and internal technical teams; Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients; coordinate design teams, partner firms, subcontractors, and suppliers; Work closely with Project Managers
Communication Scope
client-facing roles
Process & Methodology
project management expertise, Experience as a project manager for the delivery of projects, development, implementation, and tracking of discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules, development of staff forecasting reports, monitoring the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied, resolving current or anticipated problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance or productivity, and client satisfaction
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons has a career opportunity for an **Engineering Manager** to **lead a growing team of engineers within our Transit Facilities division.** You will become a leader in the transportation infrastructure industry by conceptualizing and designing cutting-edge and sustainable transit facilities and enhancing, upgrading, and extending the useful life of current systems. As the liaison between varied clients and internal technical teams, your blend of technical and project management expertise will drive projects forward. Your mandate includes deciphering client requirements, delineating scopes of work, and orchestrating execution teams to surpass client quality, timeliness, and technical expectations. The candidate shall possess technical capabilities to complete a wide variety of complex engineering assignments by applying structural engineering techniques and analyses. The Engineering Manager at this level is a fully qualified and licensed professional, proficient in the utilization of engineering theories and practices. Some assignments involve the use of CAD, BIM, and structural analysis tools. The position will **require the successful candidate to be located in the Los Angeles area**. This position is hybrid, blending flexibility with the expectation that the candidate will meet face-to-face with various clients, periodically travel to transit facilities to perform on-site surveys and evaluations during non-revenue hours, and work at various local corporate offices to coordinate design teams, partner firms, subcontractors, and supplier
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