In PersonOn-site daily at the headquarters in Orange, California.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
At least 12 years of experience in engineering design, including at least 4 years in management or supervisory roles, is required.
Direct experience in engineering plan production is required.
A strong understanding of workload forecasting, resource planning, and project budgets is required.
The role requires on-site daily work at the headquarters in Orange, California.
Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations of the design group and manage its staff, including supervising and mentoring engineers, designers, and support staff; overseeing assignments and workloads; and conducting performance reviews.
Manage plan production, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring design projects meet quality, budget, and client requirements.
Monitor group financials, utilization, and manpower, and provide staffing and level-of-effort estimates for proposals and ongoing projects.
Partner with the VP of Design Services for technical guidance and client engagement while focusing on daily operations, staffing, and business oversight.
Enforce quality assurance and quality control standards across design deliverables, and stay current with tools, technology, and best practices to drive efficiency.
Provide input for proposals, staffing plans, and resource needs, and support interviews and client pursuits as needed.
Contribute to strategic planning for design group growth, resource development, and market competitiveness.
Desired Qualifications
A California Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one, is preferred.
Experience with rail, transit, or infrastructure design projects is preferred.
Experience managing medium to large design teams of 20 or more staff is preferred.
About Zephyr Rail
Zephyr Rail is a nationally recognized rail and infrastructure consulting firm, delivering innovative engineering and design solutions for freight, commuter, and high-speed rail. We are committed to technical excellence, client success, and the professional growth of our staff.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Design Services to lead the daily operations of our design group. This role is pivotal to ensuring our engineering teams are well-managed, properly resourced, and consistently delivering high-quality plans and designs for rail and infrastructure projects. This position is on-site, located in Orange, CA - presence at our headquarters is essential to manage staff effectively, oversee plan production, and maintain collaboration across teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and Manager Staff - Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and support staff. Oversee assignments, workloads, and performance reviews.
Project Delivery - Manage plan production, schedules, and deliverables. Ensure design projects meet quality, budget, and client requirements.
Business Management - Monitor group financials, utilization, and manpower. Provide staffing and level-of-effort estimates for proposals and ongoing projects.
Collaboration - Partner with the VP of Design Services for technical guidance and client engagement while focusing on daily operations, staffing, and business oversight.
Quality and Innovation - Enforce QA/QC standards across design deliverables. Stay current with tools, technology, and best practices to drive efficiency.
Client and Proposal Support - Provide input for proposals, staffing plans, and resource needs. Support interviews and client pursuits as needed.
Strategic Contribution - Contribute to strategic planning for design group growth, resource development, and market competitiveness.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
12+ years of experience in engineering design, including at least 4 years in management/supervisory roles.
Direct experience in engineering plan production.
Strong understanding of workload forecasting, resource planning, and project budgets.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Must be able to work on-site, daily at our Headquarters located in Orange, CA.
Preferred Qualifications
PE License in California (or ability to obtain).
Rail, transit, or infrastructure design project experience.
Experience managing medium to large design teams (20+ staff)
Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary - $140, 000 - $200,000 DOE.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 100% employer-paid for employees; 50% for dependents.
Retirement - 401K with employer match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
*No outside Agencies or Recruiters, please!
Explore more about us at www.zuirail.com or our careers page at www.zuirail.com/current-openings/ . If you do not see what you're looking for, please email your resume to us at [email protected] to potentially become a part of a top-ranked team dedicated to redefining standards in the rail engineering industry. We look forward to hearing from you!