ENGINEER TRAIN CONTROL

Los Angeles Metro
US - California - Los Angeles
January 30, 2025

Salary : $76,190. 40 - $114,275. 20 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400303
Cabinet: OPERATIONS
Cost Center: 3929 - OPERATIONS ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 01/27/2025
Closing Date: 2/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description
Perform professional-level engineering work in support of Metro projects with the goal of achieving compliance with Metro standards, directives and project objectives.

Examples of Duties

Prepares workplans, drawings, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, training requirements, specifications, estimates, and operational needs within Metro's standards and requirements
Reviews and analyzes data, specifications, drawings, and blueprints, then makes changes or recommendations; negotiates changes with vendors
Coordinates with technical consultants to review technical drawings and documents
Coordinates projects for design, construction, and modification of Metro facilities with all parties involved, including internal agency employees, and outside contractors
Oversees contractor/consultant work for compliance with schedule and budget
Reviews new rules, regulations, and codes
Prepares technical reports, feasibility studies, economic analysis, and correspondence
Performs inspections on completed work
Coordinates services with outside agencies
Represents Metro with construction/engineering/supplier community
Interviews or surveys users to understand needs and requirements for designs
Writes Scope of Work (SOW) for each project
Responds to service requests to improve or repair existing designs or systems
Inspects structural, system, or design damage after natural disasters or fires
Maintains various files and records
Interprets contract specifications, codes, and safety orders
Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees in operating engineering systems, software, and equipment
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Three years of relevant experience performing engineering work in appropriate discipline; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

State of California registration as a Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline desirable
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Licensed as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

Experience reviewing and marking up of train control design drawings and overhauling an active legacy train control system
Experience performing train control system updates, tests, repairs, and upgrades around active railroads
Experience providing engineering support to Operations train control maintenance teams and contractors

Essential KnowledgeKnowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Theories, principles, and practices of engineering in applicable discipline, such as civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and electronic, or environmental engineering
Fundamentals of architecture, design, construction, and equipment fabrication
Telecommunication systems, microwave radio, and two-way radio
Software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e. g. , AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) and Visio
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including building and zoning codes
Engineering mathematics
Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Project management and control practices

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

Performing complex engineering work in assigned discipline
Using computer-aided tools and products
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Analyzing situations and data, identifying problems, and exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Prioritizing work and multi-tasking
Reading, understanding, and applying technical specifications, blueprints, drawings, documents, and instructions
Mediating and negotiating
Performing engineering calculations

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Manage projects from start to finish
Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Provide guidance and assistance to new or entry-level staff
Travel to project sites, which may include sites located on tall buildings and mountains
Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Typical office situation
Close exposur.

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