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Director of Design Services
Zephyr Rail
Lead and manage the daily operations of the design group, oversee engineering teams, and ensure high-quality design deliverables for rail and infrastructure projects.
19d ago
$140,000 - $200,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Orange, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
30 Employees
Service Specialisms
Railway Construction
Track Maintenance
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Railway Engineering Design
Feasibility Studies
Track Alignment
Engineering Design
At-Grade Crossing Design
Site Civil Design
Construction Management
Contract Administration
Role
What you would be doing
project delivery
business management
staff oversight
client engagement
qa/qc standards
strategic planning
- 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.
- Lead and Manager Staff - Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and support staff. Oversee assignments, workloads, and performance reviews.
- 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.
What you bring
pe license
bachelor’s degree
team management
leadership experience
infrastructure design
immediate hire
- PE License in California (or ability to obtain).
- Must be able to work on-site, daily at our Headquarter located in Orange, CA.
- Strong understanding of workload forecasting, resource planning, and project budgets.
- 12+ years of experience in engineering design, including at least 4 years in management/supervisory roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Experience managing medium to large design teams (20+ staff)
- Rail, transit, or infrastructure design project experience.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Direct experience in engineering plan production.
- Base Salary - $140, 000 - $200,000 DOE.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 100% employer-paid for employees; 50% for dependents.
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Vacation
- Retirement - 401K with employer match
- Paid Holidays
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Security clearance- yes, as stated in the job description.
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Company
Overview
100+ years
Railroad Design Experience
The team brings over a century of combined railroad design expertise to projects.
Fastest-growing
AEC Firm Ranking
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing architecture-engineering-construction firms in North America.
Top-rated
Workplace Culture
Consecutive years as a Hot Firm and Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group.
- Carved a niche delivering railway engineering design—from feasibility studies and track alignment to at‑grade crossings and PS&E packages.
- Provides full‑spectrum construction management services including contract administration, resident engineering, project controls and agency coordination.
- Augments engineering and CM capabilities with a state‑of‑the‑art UAV fleet for aerial mapping, inspection, photogrammetry, 4K video and terrain modeling.
- Awarded recent contracts such as LOSSAN’s Ortega Siding and Leesdale Siding Extension to expand track capacity and reliability in Southern California.
- Typically works on light, commuter, freight and heavy rail corridor projects across California and beyond, often deploying drones to accelerate schedules.
- Standout fact: one of the few firms FAA‑approved under Part 107 to operate UAVs in support of railroad engineering projects.
- We are driven by innovation, focused on safety and sustainability, and committed to building long-term relationships with our clients and partners.
- Our team is committed to excellence, working collaboratively to create solutions that are both efficient and sustainable.
- Integrity, accountability, and transparency are the cornerstones of our work culture.
2050
Net Zero Target
Commitment to achieving net zero emissions.
- Focuses on utilizing sustainable practices in rail development and operations.
- Reduces environmental footprint through energy-efficient technologies and eco-friendly transportation solutions.
- Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone is treated with respect and valued for their unique contributions.
- Strives to create an environment that supports growth, equity, and opportunity for all employees.
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