SENIOR ENGINEER RAIL VEHICLES

Los Angeles Metro
US - California - Los Angeles
January 8, 2025

Salary: $99,278. 40 - $148,928. 00 Annually

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Regular Employee

Job Number: 2400110

Cabinet: OPERATIONS

Cost Center: 3043 - RAIL VEHICLE ACQUISITION

Opening Date: 10/22/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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. DescriptionOpen Until Filled openings may be closed at any time without notice

Performs complex engineering work and oversees engineers through the review of project submittals with the goal of achieving compliance with Metro standards, directives, and project objectives.

Examples of Duties

Plans, organizes, assigns, implements, and manages engineering projects in accordance with budget and schedule requirements
Interacts with user departments in response to service requests; researches and gathers all necessary details to determine engineering functional requirements to meet project user needs
Provides engineering design services and design support during construction; provides support for project bid and award phase, construction management, closeout, activation, and startup activities for bus and rail transit projects
Supports development of workplans, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, and operational needs for design projects
Reviews contract documents, shop drawings, specifications, RFI (request for information), and DDR (detailed design review) for compliance with codes, project specifications, and Metro criteria
Reviews designs for quality, constructability, and cost effectiveness; recommends design changes
Assures project compliance with design criteria and standards, workplans, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, and operational needs
Manages Contract Document Required Receivables and project budget for assigned projects
Updates and enforces the Metro Design Standards and Criteria
Prepares preliminary design documents for future projects
Coordinates projects with utility companies, railroad, and city, county, and state agencies when required
Makes field visits for research and inventory
Participates in the engineering configuration management process to maintain current engineering records for bus and rail facilities and systems
Works with in-house engineering and construction disciplines, consultants, and/or contractors to identify and resolve problems which may impact the progress of the project or users existing or planned operational performance
Provides resident engineer and quality control inspection services
Provides guidance, coaching, training, and oversees the work product of employees in area of expertise
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 Engineering or other related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Six years of relevant experience or 3 years of supervisory-level experience in appropriate engineering discipline, including design and construction of public transit projects or major public agency projects; 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
Microsoft Office Word 2010 and Excel 2010 Specialist preferred

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 managing railcar procurement and/or midlife overhaul project(s)
Experience working in all assembly production phases to ensure compliance with project scope and schedule
Experience providing engineering assessments to support rail vehicle projects

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 current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction in appropriate discipline
Fundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineering discipline
Software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e. g. , AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design), MicroStation, Revit, and EnergyPro
Engineering design codes
Applicable federal, state (Title 24), and local codes, standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
Engineering mathematics, e. g. , heat load, ducting, and piping pressure loss calculations
Local and state-wide governmental authorities
Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Contract administration and budgeting
Project management and control practices

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

Performing complex engineering analysis and design work in assigned discipline
Using computer-aided tools and products
Reading and understanding plans, specifications, mechanical drawings, and diagrams
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Understanding and solving challenges
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Time management
Implementing guidelines and policies

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

Serve as lead for in-house specialized engineering activities for bus and rail transit engineering projects from conception to completion
Review plans a.

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