Sr. Civil Design Engineer
Summary
Senior Transit Engineer designs and manages complex railway and transit projects, leading teams and ensuring technical compliance while overseeing budgets, schedules, and client interactions in Los Angeles.
Overview
Cordoba Corporation, a leading civil engineering firm based in California, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Transit Engineer to play a pivotal role in our Transportation Sector. The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in Civil engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects.
Responsibilities
Serve as project manager or discipline lead for railroad or civil engineering design projects and other offices to support the transportation sector and other sectors as needed.
Support the firm by leading or participating in marketing and contracting activities.
Manage scope, budget, and schedule, as well as the development of design criteria, specifications, project guides, project meeting notes, and cost-estimating activities.
Perform railroad, transit, and/or civil engineering/design planning, analysis, and design aspects of rail and rail-related transportation projects.
Lead and/or perform detailed QC reviews of projects.
Support Project Managers by leading or participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.
Attend industry events and represent the firm as needed.
Manage, supervise, mentor younger staff, and support technical development.
- Provide leadership across technical disciplines.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Periodic travel for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections, as needed
Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum 10 years' experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is acceptable.
Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public
Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects
Proficiency using AutoCad, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Software)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 10 years' experience in civil design experience with at least 5 years within the rail and/or transit engineering industry and 2 years within managing railway or civil projects
- PE (CA) license is strongly preferred. Other state license acceptable if licensure in CA is within 1 year.
Proven, hands-on experience in all aspects of railroad and/or civil design projects.
Skilled in railroad horizontal and vertical alignments, earthwork modeling, drainage design, and plan production
Knowledge of railroad analysis programs, and railroad and/or civil design software.
Demonstrated leadership, strong communication, organizational, listening, mentoring and project management skills.
Desire to advance technical and management skills to support the growth of the section and work within a collaborative team
Ability to handle multiple assignments and work in a team environment with various teams.
- Experience using AutoCAD and Civil3D
Salary Range: $200,000 to $250,000 yearly
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Environment: Hybrid, expect 2 days a week remote, 3 days a week onsite at a client office in downtown LA.
Our Company
Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference
Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.
National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.
Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.
Enhancing Employee Well-Being
Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.
Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.
For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.
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