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WSP in the U.S.

Senior Technical Manager, Transit and Rail Engineering

WSP in the U.S., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Job Description WSP USA is seeking a multifaceted candidate to fill the Senior Technical Manager position on our Transit and Rail team in Washington, DC. The proven leader will have experience leading cross‑functional teams and meeting target KPI metrics for large programs.

The role requires leadership and business development support throughout the region and strong technical knowledge. The right candidate will collaborate to reinforce our strategic vision across the region, work closely with area experts to identify growth areas, opportunities and pipeline pursuits, and lead both technical programs and develop the analytical skills necessary to drive the overall business forward.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead major programs for key public sector clients

Scope development, scheduling, client management and invoicing

Experience in assembling teams in a matrixed environment

Serve as a technical project manager for transit design projects

Coordinate with other directors/leaders to ensure a consistent level of technical standards and applications on projects

Prepare technical memoranda and management reports

Support internal business management processes

Practice building, mentorship and skill development of professional staff

Manage multi‑discipline technical teams to deliver projects to clients

Develop and manage a portfolio of design and construction management work in the transit and site development industries

Candidate must be adept at facilitating large working meetings both internally and with external facing clients

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience in the transit and rail sector

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Licensed engineer (PE) in DC, MD or VA

Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills

Critical strategic and creative thinking skills

Self‑motivated, well‑organized and works well with others

Local to the DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland area and available to work in office/on site regularly

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in track and structural design

Active in local professional organizations

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Licensed in all 3 local jurisdictions: DC, MD, VA

Technical experience includes major local agencies

Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $130,100–$205,040. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be hired by WSP without reservation—no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency or other staffing service.

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