Deputy Executive Director - State of Good Repair
Sound TransitSeattle, Washington, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
152000 - 288000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Sound Transit is the regional transit agency for Central Puget Sound, responsible for planning, building, and operating light rail, commuter rail, express bus, and related transportation services. It is expanding to a 116‑mile light rail system that connects major job centers from Everett to Tacoma and east to Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, and Mercer Island, serving millions of riders and supporting the region’s projected population growth. The agency emphasizes safety, sustainability, and technology‑driven operations, drawing on expertise in civil engineering, construction management, and information technology. Sound Transit’s distinctive role as the largest mass transit expansion in the region’s history positions it as a leader in shaping the future of mobility for a rapidly growing population.
Job Description
The Deputy Executive Director leads a cross-disciplinary team responsible for enterprise asset management, planning and oversight of State of Good Repair projects, utilities, and other projects and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or closely related field.
- Ten years of experience engineering and/or construction management that includes project management of complex projects of varying sizes and types;
- Eight years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan at no cost for employee coverage;
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Paid Time Off: 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service;
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents;
- Pet Insurance;
- ORCA Card: An ORCA card at no cost;
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.