Freight Rail

TKDA•Seattle, WA

9d•$160,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

TKDA has been moving people and communities forward for 115 years, and we're not slowing down! As a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, we're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead our growing Transit practice in Seattle and help us expand our impact across the region. This isn't just another project management role. You'll be the technical authority on complex rail and transit projects while building something meaningful in one of the country's most dynamic transportation markets. This position is 80% project management and 20% marketing, meaning you'll spend most of your time leading complex technical projects while also helping us grow our presence in the Seattle market.

Requirements

15+ years of leading large multi-disciplinary projects.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience in transit, rail, or transportation infrastructure projects, including stations, maintenance facilities, and electrical systems.
Professional Engineering license in the state of Washington.
Proven project management expertise with demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects, manage budgets and timelines, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver projects from concept through construction support.
Strong technical background in transit/rail engineering, including knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices for railroad and rail transit infrastructure, with experience in design development, specifications, and quality assurance reviews.
Leadership and mentoring experience with the ability to direct and develop junior engineering staff, provide technical guidance, and foster professional growth within project teams.
Business development skills and client relationship management experience, including proposal preparation, marketing support, and ability to build relationships that drive practice growth in competitive markets.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.

Nice To Haves

Professional project management credential or equivalent training

Responsibilities

Function as the primary technical authority on diverse railroad and rail transit initiatives, including developing transit infrastructure, maintenance facilities, electrical facilities, stations, and operation facilities.
Maintain adherence to industry codes and client expectations from initial concept through construction support.
Control budgets, timelines, and deliverables to achieve superior results.
Direct the development of drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering documentation.
Conduct quality assurance reviews across all project phases.
Work closely with internal teams and external partners, including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural specialists, to deliver integrated solutions.
Maintain direct client relationships and participate in field investigations, site assessments, and design coordination meetings.
Deliver ongoing engineering services including RFI responses, contractor submittal reviews, as-built record support, and field inspection activities.
Direct and develop junior engineering staff and project coordinators, fostering an environment of technical proficiency and professional growth while serving as a technical mentor.
Participate in business development through proposal preparation, client relationship building, and marketing initiatives.
Help expand the Transit and Rail practice in the Seattle market.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Annual Incentive Plan (discretionary bonuses)
HSA Contributions (monthly employer contributions if HSA-eligible plan is chosen)
401(k) Match
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Paid Time Off (accrued based on professional experience)
Eight paid holidays per year