Director, Engineering (Rail Communications Sytems)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large scale transportation projects. Oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering design for rail communications systems e.g. Cable Transmission System (CTS), Transit Passenger Information System (TPIS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Facility and Emergency Management (F&EM) System, Telephone, Radio, Microwave, Seismic and Gas Detection, and Fire Alarm Systems.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred
Experience overseeing the design, construction, test, and commission of the Cable Transmission System (CTS) configured with Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) for a transit agency.
Experience designing communications systems for underground rail transit applications including stations and tunnels on major capital transit projects.
Experience developing technical scope of work and preliminary engineering design of the communications systems for heavy rail transit projects.
Experience designing, constructing, testing, and commissioning the SCADA system for underground rail transit projects.
CA Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) License.

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