Senior Engineer (Rail System Communications)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will perform complex engineering work/analysis and oversee Metro consultants perform engineering design, construction, testing, and commissioning large scale communications systems for transit projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction in appropriate discipline
• Knowledge of fundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineering discipline
• Knowledge of software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e.g., AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design), MicroStation, Revit, and EnergyPro
• Knowledge of engineering design codes
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state (Title 24), and local codes, standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics, e.g., heat load, ducting, and piping pressure loss calculations
• Knowledge of local and state-wide governmental authorities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of contract administration and budgeting
• Knowledge of project management and control practices
• Skill in performing complex engineering analysis and design work in assigned discipline
• Skill in using computer-aided tools and products
• Skill in reading and understanding plans, specifications, mechanical drawings, and diagrams
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in understanding and solving challenges
• Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Skill in time management
• Skill in implementing guidelines and policies
• Ability to serve as lead for in-house specialized engineering activities for bus and rail transit engineering projects from conception to completion
• Ability to review plans and calculations to find errors and omissions
• Ability to monitor and evaluate work by consultants and construction contractors
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret complex data in order to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and creativity in making engineering decisions
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply codes, regulations, specifications, and project contract agreements
• Ability to update and revise Metro criteria and baseline specifications
• Ability to meet tight constraints and deadlines
• Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a related field preferred
• Experience working on a communications system e.g. SCADA, WAN, LAN, public address, voice radio, or telephone system from planning, design, implementation, testing and commissioning phases
• Experience designing a surveillance CCTV system with networking storage capability for a public agency
• Experience developing technical scope of work and preliminary engineering design for different communications systems
• Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines to complete the Approved for Construction (AFC) document for the communications systems for transit projects
• Experience managing the reviews, comments and organizing comment resolutions to project submittal

Responsibilities

• 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
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
• Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior