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Senior Technical Advisor / Lead Design Manager

San Jose, CA, USFull-time$188k–$301k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Senior technical advisor providing guidance, direction, and advanced engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects including tunnels and underground structures.

Role type

Senior IC technical advisor / Lead Design Manager

Builds

Technical designs, plans, and specifications for transit, rail, highways, airports, and water/wastewater projects

Domain

Civil/Structural Engineering, Infrastructure

Required skills

Advanced engineering methods, technical reviews, scope implementation, change management, proposal development, industry standards application, client advisory, technical consistency

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering, 20 years experience, Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Technologies

Engineering analysis tools, design software

Responsibilities

Perform independent technical reviews and provide guidance on complex engineering projects; Provide technical expertise and mentoring to project leadership and production staff; Assist in marketing and proposal generation for complex projects; Coordinate technical aspects with clients and teaming partners; Develop and advise on technical consistency across disciplines; Ensure industry and firm standards are applied consistently

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory role