DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING (REGIONAL RAIL)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for managing projects and overseeing the construction of Regional Rail capital improvements within Los Angeles County. It involves coordination with local, state, and federal partners to actively promote the Regional Rail program and advance the design and development of capital improvement projects. Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 1/5/2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
Five years of relevant management-level experience as an engineer, architect or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects with at least two years of experience in specialized area of assignment
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
California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations
Knowledge of project management and control practices
Knowledge of financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures
Knowledge of Metro policies and procedures
Knowledge of principles of supervision
Knowledge of applicable business software applications
Skill in planning, organizing, and managing large-scale design and construction projects
Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects
Skill in preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
Skill in analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Skill in exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Skill in negotiating
Ability to manage projects from start-up to completion
Ability to think and act independently
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to make financial decisions within a budget
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts
Ability to supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

California registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
Experience managing engineering and construction of large-scale transit projects, including constructing grade separations, double tracks, and stations.
Experience managing heavy civil construction including roads, transit, and active transportation projects
Experience utilizing construction scheduling principles, including critical path method (CPM), schedule recovery strategies, and delay analysis
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, including agency staff, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages large-scale engineering and architectural activities for major rail and bus projects to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus and rail facilities
Oversees the management of consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment
Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes; oversees change control process
Participates in the preparation of contract front-end documents
Directs preparation of feasibility and trade-off studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses
Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives
Reviews consultants plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness
Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third party, and operations problems
Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
Interfaces with the various divisions of Metro
Plans budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets
Represents Metro before outside agencies
Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials
Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings
Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
May be required to perform other related job duties