Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer

BART•Various Locations, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (SVSE) will be responsible for solving more complex and difficult engineering problems. They will participate in the repair, overhaul, testing and evaluation of transit vehicles' electrical, mechanical, electromechanical systems, software-controlled systems, TCMS, VATC, HVAC, friction brake, propulsion, diagnostic and special testing tools, and other components. Positions at this level possess specialized, technical, or functional expertise and may exercise independent judgment in the performance of all duties. The incumbent may perform other duties such as witness testing, documentation review, supporting shops as assigned by their manager. The selected candidates must have a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and will be assigned to positions in the Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group, the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) group, or the Rolling Stock Maintenance Shop in Antioch.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
The equivalent of three (3) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering experience or related experience.
Adequate mobility to conduct field inspections and investigations.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.
Strong competency in technical report writing and procedure development.
Comfortable working in a maintenance shop environment.
Experience reviewing technical documentation.
Excels in time-sensitive project work.
Clearly express ideas and recommendations.
Influence without authority.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.
High competency in writing reports and technical procedures.
Comfortable working in a maintenance shop environment and reviewing schematics.
Experience working on time-sensitive projects.
Clearly express ideas and suggestions.
Influence without authority.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working as a project team member in a maintenance shop environment, reviewing design documents, prototypes, and conducting tests.
Comfortable working in a maintenance shop environment and reviewing schematics and procedures, working with electrical and mechanical technicians in the shop to investigate and troubleshoot trains, railcars, and their equipment problems.
Documenting findings, recommending corrective actions.
Highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas: Report & SOP Development - Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality technical reports and standardized procedures for operational use.
Workshop Operations - Previous experience working in a shop environment.
Proactive Leadership - Ability to clearly express ideas and suggestions, influence stakeholders without formal authority, and proactively propose solutions to identified challenges, as evidenced through feedback, participation in discussions, and documented outcomes.
Time-Critical Delivery - Experience with time-sensitive projects, and strong problem-solving skills.
Mobility for Field Work - Adequate mobility to conduct field inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the more difficult and complex repair, overhaul, evaluation, and reliability of District transit vehicles including electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and components; investigates and determines the cause of major transit vehicle equipment failures.
Develops and prepares technical specifications for new and rebuilt transit vehicles and components; oversees the testing and quality assurance of supplier materials.
Provides technical support to the shops to ensure that the District’s HVAC systems are functioning well.
Designs and specifies special testing and servicing equipment to troubleshoot and maintain various transit vehicle subsystems.
Reviews assigned engineering drawings and documents; ensures contract compliance, the use of proper engineering methods and compatibility with other systems.
Attends design review meetings and presents the District's position on new and rebuilt transit vehicle issues.
Defines quality assurance criteria and inspection procedures for maintenance and repair of transit vehicles; audits maintenance staff to ensure compliance with standards.
Determines District requirements for electrical and electro-mechanical subsystems; researches industry standards and incorporates into specifications as applicable.
Analyzes complex vehicle equipment failures; develops, implements and documents resulting maintenance procedures and equipment design changes.
Identifies and resolves transit vehicle project issues; resolves or refers to appropriate division.
Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including vehicle systems engineering methods, procedures and techniques.
Operates a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner including electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical test equipment.
Reviews and approves/rejects drawings and other technical submittals from car builder for new D and E-car trains.
Prepares a variety of analytical and statistical reports on program operations and activities.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle systems engineering.