Transit and Rail Strategic Advisor

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients' evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA's knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Strategic Advisor in Seattle, WA.

As a Transit and Rail Strategic Advisor, you will play a key role in our Transportation Business Unit's Transit and Rail (TaR) Practice. The position's responsibilities are varied and include actively contributing to both project management and business development efforts to support our Transit and Rail Group. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader and self-starter, bringing a wealth of experience and market expertise to a range of multi-disciplinary transit and rail projects. From conceptualization to execution, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.

• Strategic Market Development and advisory services: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects. Provide strategic advisory services for transit, rail passenger, rail freight, and intermodal transportation service/facilities and innovative options for public and private clients.
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA.
• Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Business Development and Sales: Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends.
• Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no-go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in transportation planning and/or strategic advisory services with a focus on intercity passenger rail, transit, ports, and/or freight planning and development projects.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
• Experience with delivering projects for public and private clients, including class I railroads, Short lines, State DOT's, Ports, and transit providers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Notebook, Power point), and BlueBeam.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, Geography, Economics, Public Administration, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

• Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.
• MBA

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $96.00/hour - $113.00/hour

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Seattle, WA.