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Engineering Design Manager - Rail & Transit


Pay$128700.00 - $231700.00 / year
LocationOakland/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 32483363938

      In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

      When it comes to your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Join a workplace with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Be yourself, thrive, and find your next opportunity right now. We've got what you're looking for.

      Job Description:

      Engineering Design Manager – Rail & Transit – Oakland, California

      Opportunity:

      Parsons is hiring an experienced Design Manager to support our Bay Area transit and rail projects.

      We provide engineering and design services across North America, including projects in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, New York, Baltimore, and Honolulu. Our teams utilize full 3D models for innovative, sustainable solutions that reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and ensure safe, reliable transit for commuters.

      This role is based in Oakland, California, with a hybrid remote work setup (working from home 2-3 days per week).

      Responsibilities:

      • Manage a multi-disciplinary design team for transportation infrastructure projects from conceptual engineering through final design and construction support.
      • Lead coordination with clients and key stakeholders.
      • Oversee and guide the track design team.
      • Assist the Project Manager in developing and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
      • Oversee track alignment design using AutoCAD Civil3D or MicroStation ORD.
      • Experience with mainline track alignment, yards, and trackwork construction.
      • Serve as a subject matter expert in rail track alignment designs.

      Requirements:

      A 4-year Engineering degree and a minimum of 15+ years of track design engineering experience for large-scale rail transit systems.

      Experience with light or heavy rail track systems.

      Experience with California Public Utilities Commission is desirable but not required.

      Additional Information:

      This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team, dedicated to designing and delivering vital infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide. We value collaboration, innovation, and community impact, striving to improve quality of life through sustainable and resilient solutions.

      Salary Range: $128,700 - $231,700

      We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, and holidays.

      Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We care about our employees' wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities. Join us—Apply today!

      Be aware of recruitment fraud. Learn more at parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment.

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