Principal Engineer - Rail and Transit - Hybrid Remote

Parsons is now hiring an experienced Principal Engineer (Hybrid Remote with 3 days/week in the office) with a desire to work on major infrastructure projects. We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in a highly flexible, team‑oriented environment, and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. This position would be working on very exciting Rail and Transit projects such as the Newark AirTRAIN, Honolulu Rapid Transit, Los Angeles METRO, and several others.

The candidate shall possess technical capabilities to complete a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments by applying structural engineering techniques and analyses. The Structural Engineer 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.

Join us in shaping the future of transit infrastructure!

• Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.
• Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.
• Provides support for other engineering activities as required.
• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate size project.
• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Performs and oversees preparation of structural designs for new and/or rehabilitation of rail/transit facilities.
• Completes a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within one discipline.
• The Engineer at this level is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of most engineering theories and practices.
• Some assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 10+ years of related work experience.
• Professional Engineer registration is required.
• Experience with Northeast Rail Agencies.
• Experience with industry standard design software.

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

Salary Range: $88,400.00 – $

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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