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Director of Design Services (Track/Rail)
Zephyr Rail
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Posted: 21-Jan-26
Location: Orange, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: Base Salary - $140, 000 - $200
Categories:
Railway - Civil Engineering
Railway - Design and Maintenance
Railway Engineering
Years of Experience:
11+
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
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.
Zephyr UAS/Rail (ZUI) specializes in civil track and special trackwork design & CM. We are a highly skilled team with hands-on experience in the rail industry, delivering exceptional services tailored to your unique needs.