Rail Systems Design Lead
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
Mott MacDonald is seeking a seasoned Design Lead for Rail Systems to join our growing transportation team in Seattle. This role will interface with multidisciplinary design efforts for rail infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Engage with a design-build team as they design and integrate rail systems including traction power, signaling, communications, SCADA, and train control systems. Provide direction and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist with building a strong culture among the consultant (DBPM) team, including with direct reports and subject matter experts, with emphasis on collaboration, trust, and accountability.
Work actively to drive the process and advance the project.
Coordinate with facilities/architecture, civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Oversee the review of design deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely submission.
Interface with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to align design objectives and resolve technical issues.
Support project management in scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
Work in person at the project office is preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 12 years of experience in rail systems engineering, with a focus on design leadership.
Experience on operations and maintenance facilities, or other buildings, is preferred.
Experience on progressive design-build projects, or similar collaborative delivery, is preferred.
Proven experience in traction electrification and other rail systems disciplines.
Strong understanding of U.S. rail standards, including AREMA, NFPA, and IEEE.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and BIM platforms is a plus.
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.
The expected salary for this position is $181,000 - $222,000
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.