Deputy Chief Engineer

Chicago Transit Authority•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Plans, directs, and coordinates all operations and activities within the Authority’s Engineering Group consisting of the Power and Way Engineering, Power and Way Maintenance, and Facilities Engineering Departments. Provides technical guidance, program management, and coordination of engineering for departments and their associated engineering consultants and oversees the engineering department in the day to day inspection, maintenance, and repair of the Authority’s rail system infrastructure to ensure the safety of Authority customers and employees. Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts. Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target. Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance. CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided. During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness. Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA. https\://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus seven (7) years of experience in the design, analysis, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure projects, of which three (3) years is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
Detailed knowledge of the operations of a comprehensive maintenance and engineering program.
Detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
Detailed knowledge of the principles and methods of budget planning and administration.
Detailed knowledge of project scheduling and management practices and methods.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of policy development and administration.
Detailed knowledge of related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of construction contract administration.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of transit system maintenance and preventative maintenance planning.
Working knowledge of the principles of leadership, team building, motivation and conflict resolution;
Strong leadership and managerial skills.
Strong skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, and communications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization, financial, presentation and operational skills.
Ability to plan, review, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate managers.
Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving significant problems within scope of responsibility.
Ability to analyze and assess policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Ability to manage large scale and multiple projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Directs and manages maintenance work on the Authority’s rail system infrastructure.
Oversees the day-to-day inspection and maintenance of the Authority’s rail system infrastructure.
Provides engineering and construction solutions in collaboration and coordination with departments for technical problems that arise.
Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance programs, procedures, and methodologies to monitor, evaluate, and document engineering activity and maintenance effectiveness.
Assists in determining project scope, schedule, and budget requirements for implementing engineering and construction projects, and acts as the prime engineering resource for project managers
Reviews and approves all drawing and specifications for repair projects and updates engineering design criteria as necessary.
Provides administrative direction in the development of the Authority’s capitol renovation programs; monitors progress, sets priorities, and implements changes.
Ensures that the Engineering Group and associated engineering consultants meet or exceed design specifications as mandated by the engineering industry, regulatory, and funding agency standards.
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget. Seeks approval of funding forecasts needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies by presenting operating budgets to Authority management and various funding and regulatory agencies. Approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
Acts as liaison in communicating with internal and external departments on issues related to the Engineering Group.
Serves as subject matter expert internally and externally in providing assistance and engineering knowledge for engineering activities and projects.
Serves as the contracting officer’s representative for the general engineering consultants and other contracts as assigned.
Represents the Authority in meetings with the Federal Government, participating jurisdictions, national associations, industry, and other organizations in the administration of engineering activities and project completion.
Performs administrative management functions for the Engineering Group.
Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
Participates in the development and administration of programs, policies, goals, and objectives of the Engineering Group as directed by the Chief Engineer and Executive Vice President, Construction, Engineering, and Facilities Maintenance.
Assists in formulating long range Authority goals and objectives and confers with departments to effectively administer and implement department programs within the Engineering Group.
Performs related duties as assigned.