Sr. Technical Lead Engineer - Transportation

Mark Thomas is hiring a Senior Technical Lead Engineer for our Transportation team! The role of a Senior Technical Lead Engineer leads technical solutions for projects and has a developed internal reputation as a “go to” person for valuable input and in demand as a project team member. This position demonstrates significant knowledge of technical best practices, internal/external quality control measures, standard details & specifications for the successful completion of one or more projects.

The Senior Technical Lead Engineer has also established an external reputation for technical knowledge, depth and experience within the A/E/C industry and marketplace. The Senior Technical Lead Engineer must adhere to project scopes, budgets and schedules as well.

• Responsible for the quality production and review of PS&E’s (plans, specifications and estimate) packages assigned
• Completes the technical components of larger and/or more complex projects in accordance with engineering agreements/scopes, standards of the Company and general best practices
• Participates in technical quality reviews for projects managed by others
• Frequently reviews standard details and quality control measures and upgrade as necessary
• Extends externally to keep up with best practices and builds an external reputation for technical capability & credibility
• Delegates and directs technical tasks to other staff on the Technical Career Track as well as other lower levels of engineering staff
• Contributes to the training and mentoring of staff for efficient project execution & quality
• Leads or advises the technical solution or solutions for project proposals & client presentations

• Maintains close attention to project details, quality measures and the efficient delivery of solutions for large and complex projects
• Adheres to quality control measures and works closely with others for compliance with standards and targeted technical objectives
• Communicates effectively in the delegation of work tasks to lower level engineering staff plus the mentoring, development, and training of such staff
• Leads the technical development and approach for winning proposals
• Maintains or exceeds targeted utilization
• Maintains a strong reputation internally as a technical “go to” person for solutions and technical/quality reviews
• Provides ongoing technical mentorship and performs trainings as appropriate
• Continues to build an external reputation for technical expertise through engagement with professional and technical organizations
• Develops technical white papers, engaged speaker and/or performs outside teaching/adjunct professor assignments to extend and expand the Mark Thomas brand
• Promotes and supports an inclusive workplace

• Meets/exceeds competencies, work products and responsibilities of a Lead Technical Engineer
• BS degree in Civil Engineering, a Masters’ Degree in specific & relevant areas of engineering is preferred
• 15+ years’ progressively responsible relevant experience
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one year, other relevant certifications a plus
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and other software packages
• Knowledge of overall project deliverables (PSR, PAED, PS&E)
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of technical best practices, quality standards and details
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods and techniques
• Proven ability to direct and delegate work assignments
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance,…