Senior Engineer (Electrical Transit Vehicle Engineering)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. This role 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. The position supports the development of workplans, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, and operational needs for design projects. It also involves reviewing contract documents, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and DDRs for compliance, and ensuring project compliance with design criteria and standards. The Senior Engineer will manage contract document required receivables and project budgets, update and enforce Metro Design Standards and Criteria, and prepare preliminary design documents for future projects. Coordination with utility companies, railroad, and city, county, and state agencies is also a responsibility, as are field visits for research and inventory. The role participates in the engineering configuration management process and works with in-house engineering and construction disciplines, consultants, and/or contractors to identify and resolve problems. Resident engineer and quality control inspection services are provided, along with guidance, coaching, training, and oversight of employees in the area of expertise.

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
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
Experience troubleshooting and evaluating electrical and electromechanical systems for bus and rail
Experience developing technical, engineering, and solicitation documentation for bus and rail
Experience evaluating, testing, inspecting, and qualifying rolling stock components for bus and rail
Experience collaborating with equipment manufactures, maintenance staff, and consultants
Experience performing vehicle signal system evaluation and testing

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