{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d1b0b33546c97112bbbc1d7c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d1b0b33546c97112bbbc1d7c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d1b0b33546c97112bbbc1d7c","title":"Engineering Manager - Sr","description":"In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!\n\nAt Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.\n\nJob Description:\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Engineering Manager to join our growing Rail and Transit Team. In this role you will get to work on some of the premier Rail and Transit projects in the West Region! We are seeking candidates that have led multi-disciplined Design Teams to deliver large, complex rail transit system infrastructure and/or facilities for the industry. In this role, you will lead integrated design teams, working in close coordination with builders/developers; perform project planning; define project goals; and devise methods to organize and deliver the engineering tasks necessary to accomplish the work. In addition, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of client objectives while implementing contract terms and corporate policies, and manage budgets and schedules to meet the financial goals of the project. Further, you will lead the project execution to meet the customer’s requirements and criteria.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nApply in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies, and familiar with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities.\nDevelop teaming partner strategies in various capacities on large design-build pursuits.\nWork closely with proposal development teams to prepare RFP responses and conduct price negotiations with subcontractors.\nOversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.\nEstablishes program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.\nPlans, directs, supervises, and controls execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.\nMobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.\nWorks with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements projects. Ensures that projects meet or exceed goals established in these plans.\nResponsible for the coordination and quality control of all design work and design processes throughout full design and construction, including accuracy, adequacy, and conformance to professional standards of practice.\nResponsible for rejecting or approving design work, resolving disputes regarding engineering work integrating design into final constructed products\nWork with transit agencies, municipalities, third parties, utilities and other stakeholders to ensure project success.\nWork with contracting partners to design and implement cost effective solutions.\nAct as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during the program/project execution.\nNegotiate changes to scopes of work with clients and key subcontractors.\nParticipate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support project goals.\nPromotes technical and commercial excellence on projects through application of Quality Assurance processes.\nUnderstands local subcontractor market and has existing relationships to build project teams.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field)\nMinimum (20) years of experience in a senior technical role in design or construction engineering.\nThorough knowledge of rail and transit industry practices and regulations\nExperience as a Design Lead on a major transportation infrastructure project\nExperience in leading projects from Concept/Initial Project Definition to 30% to final design including accurate costing/scheduling\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional Engineer Licensed in California is preferred\nSecurity Clearance Requirement:\nNone\nThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.\nFor more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!\nSalary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00\nWe value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!\nParsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.\nWe truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!\nParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.\n\nCOMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS\n\nFinancial Wellness\n\nWe care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.\nWork Life Harmony\n\nBalance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.\nCareer Development\n\nWe are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.\n\nVeteran Support\n\nWe provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.\nMind & Body\n\nAt Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.\nHealth\n\nHealth is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.","company":"Parsons","rawCompany":"parsons","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T11:28:00.164Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"485111","title":"Mixed Mode Transit Systems","slug":"mixed-mode-transit-systems"},{"code":"485112","title":"Commuter Rail Systems","slug":"commuter-rail-systems"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Manager - Sr","description":"In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!\n\nAt Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.\n\nJob Description:\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Engineering Manager to join our growing Rail and Transit Team. In this role you will get to work on some of the premier Rail and Transit projects in the West Region! We are seeking candidates that have led multi-disciplined Design Teams to deliver large, complex rail transit system infrastructure and/or facilities for the industry. In this role, you will lead integrated design teams, working in close coordination with builders/developers; perform project planning; define project goals; and devise methods to organize and deliver the engineering tasks necessary to accomplish the work. In addition, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of client objectives while implementing contract terms and corporate policies, and manage budgets and schedules to meet the financial goals of the project. Further, you will lead the project execution to meet the customer’s requirements and criteria.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nApply in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies, and familiar with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities.\nDevelop teaming partner strategies in various capacities on large design-build pursuits.\nWork closely with proposal development teams to prepare RFP responses and conduct price negotiations with subcontractors.\nOversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.\nEstablishes program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.\nPlans, directs, supervises, and controls execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.\nMobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.\nWorks with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements projects. Ensures that projects meet or exceed goals established in these plans.\nResponsible for the coordination and quality control of all design work and design processes throughout full design and construction, including accuracy, adequacy, and conformance to professional standards of practice.\nResponsible for rejecting or approving design work, resolving disputes regarding engineering work integrating design into final constructed products\nWork with transit agencies, municipalities, third parties, utilities and other stakeholders to ensure project success.\nWork with contracting partners to design and implement cost effective solutions.\nAct as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during the program/project execution.\nNegotiate changes to scopes of work with clients and key subcontractors.\nParticipate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support project goals.\nPromotes technical and commercial excellence on projects through application of Quality Assurance processes.\nUnderstands local subcontractor market and has existing relationships to build project teams.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field)\nMinimum (20) years of experience in a senior technical role in design or construction engineering.\nThorough knowledge of rail and transit industry practices and regulations\nExperience as a Design Lead on a major transportation infrastructure project\nExperience in leading projects from Concept/Initial Project Definition to 30% to final design including accurate costing/scheduling\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional Engineer Licensed in California is preferred\nSecurity Clearance Requirement:\nNone\nThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.\nFor more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!\nSalary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00\nWe value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!\nParsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.\nWe truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!\nParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.\n\nCOMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS\n\nFinancial Wellness\n\nWe care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.\nWork Life Harmony\n\nBalance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.\nCareer Development\n\nWe are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.\n\nVeteran Support\n\nWe provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.\nMind & Body\n\nAt Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.\nHealth\n\nHealth is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.","datePosted":"2026-08-11T11:28:00.164Z","dateModified":"2026-08-11T11:28:00.164Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Parsons","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d1b0b33546c97112bbbc1d7c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d1b0b33546c97112bbbc1d7c"}}