Engineer I - Systems

Sound Transit•Seattle, WA

15h•$22 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a technical role as an entry level Engineer. Under direct supervision, performs engineering duties in support of the Agency’s capital projects and operational needs. This position may be a rotational assignment within the Agency Engineering division in order to gain a broad understanding of transit design, construction, and operational support. Initial assignments will support the fire life-safety systems for transit facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or Computer Science from an Accredited Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university program
Basic understanding of principals and practices in engineering discipline.
Application of Engineering principles, methods and techniques applied to transit design, construction, testing and commissioning, operations and maintenance.
Basic understanding of Codes and related regulations applicable to area of practice.

Nice To Haves

Minimal engineering experience in design, construction or operations and maintenance of complex building systems.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis - ability to systematically investigate equipment failures, determine the root cause, and recommend corrective action.
Time management - ability to control a large workload, prioritize effort, and manage commitments.
Collaboration - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, consultants, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and other stakeholder groups.
Communication - ability to communicate clear and accurate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences in verbal and written form.
Meeting management - able to plan, conduct, and record effective meetings.
Systems thinking - ability to understand the whole problem, seek different perspectives, understand interdependencies, and decompose complex problems into solvable elements.

Responsibilities

Performs entry level engineering tasks including, but not limited to: site investigations, preparation of drawings and specifications, alternatives analysis, development of reports and technical documents, performing engineering calculations, and development of costs and schedules.
Semi-independent review and input to formal contract deliverables and submittals to provide assurance of project compliance with established agency technical criteria, policies, and procedures for design development, systems interface coordination and integration, construction, and testing and commissioning.
Supports development of designs for less complex follow on and service delivery projects from beginning to end, including coordination of schedule, scope, and budget of assigned projects.
Provides support to the department/division and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents reports and presentations; attends and participates in professional group meetings.
Supports Agency Sustainability efforts to develop efficient designs and evaluate new technologies intended to improve efficiencies and reduce impact.
Collaborates with staff across the agency to ensure continuous improvement and best practice is applied to engineering criteria, policies, and procedures.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity.
Work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development.
Recognition from your colleagues.