Group Director of Signal and Train Control Engineering

What We're Looking For

The Group Director of Signal and Train Control Engineering will have overall responsibility for operations and delivery for the signals practice working with the Massachusetts Rail and Transit Practice Leader. This role will communicate and coordinate with other rail and transit positions including track, communications, traction power, OCS, operations modeling, operations management, and fleet and facilities.

The Group Director of Signal and Train Control Engineering will be responsible for managing the existing signals group in the Chelmsford MA office and will also perform key project roles including leading strategically selected rail and transit projects as Project Manager, serving as Signal Design Lead, and providing Technical Quality Oversight of signal and train control tasks/projects. The Signal group director will also be integral in building and mentoring the Massachusetts signal staff.

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a professional or technical multi-discipline group in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. Oversees departments and sections financial metrics to ensure adherence with the group’s goals and in align with office expectations. The Group Director collaborates with leadership across the office and division to apply the firm’s strategic sales and planning approaches while assisting with project pursuits and proposals. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service. The number of employees directly and indirectly supervised by the Group Director - Engineering is at least 25 but typically 35 - 40 or more.

What You'll Do:

• Directs and supervises the development and management of the operating budgets for the departments within the Group and coordination with the office's budget.

• Responsible for the oversight of the group (multiple departments) activities, establish priorities and assign staff to projects. Collaborate with other groups, offices and divisions on work-sharing needs and opportunities.

• Drives the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits and markets with the Group and office, including development of strategic planning strategies.

• Drives the implementation of the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities including scope, work plan and fee reviews for all contracting activities impacting the group.

• Drives the implementation of the firm's project delivery (SDA) process including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other project performance methods to ensure quality work, on time, on schedule, to the client's satisfaction.

• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities

• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.

• Assists in the development and execution of the office strategic plan. May participate of the Office Leadership Team (OLT)

• Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff within the group, including supporting Department Managers with the development of plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.

• Manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12 years of practical experience including 4 years of supervisory experience

What We Prefer:

• 18 years practical experience in the field of rail signaling

• 6 years supervisory experience in rail signal engineering

• Demonstrated experience in all facets of rail signal design from conceptual to final, detailed design.

• Knowledge and experience with various Hitachi and KB signaling microprocessor and track circuit equipment types

• Experience managing rail signal design projects of significant scale

• Ability to develop estimates of rail signal engineering and construction costs

• Experience working for or closely with operating railroad or transit organizations.

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

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Locations:

Chelmsford, MA (Lexington)