Sr. Technical Lead Engineer - Transportation

Mark Thomas•Sacramento, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The supervisory responsibilities can include the training, development and mentoring of direct reports, and to assigned staff for responsible projects. This individual will need to demonstrate effective communications with both upper and lower levels of staff, clients and sub-consultants in the performance of duties.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
Budgeted time for training and career development
Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments
The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.
Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.