Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING (ZERO EMISSION BUS CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large scale transportation projects. The Director of Engineering will be a part of the team responsible for upgrading bus divisions to support the battery electric bus fleet on behalf of Metro Operations and will be integral to the design and implementation of projects.
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
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority. Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture
Experience 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
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements 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 California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience leading or supporting the development of technical specifications, design standards, and/or design criteria for transit projects. Experience developing and/or overseeing engineering scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules. Experience managing design and construction phases of major capital projects.
Knowledge of
Theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations Project management and control practices Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures Metro policies and procedures Principles of supervision Applicable business software applications
Skill in
Planning, organizing, and managing large-scale design and construction projects Reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Negotiating
Ability to
Manage projects from start-up to completion Think and act independently Prioritize and multi-task Make financial decisions within a budget Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions
Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required
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This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority. Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture
Experience 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
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements 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 California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience leading or supporting the development of technical specifications, design standards, and/or design criteria for transit projects. Experience developing and/or overseeing engineering scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules. Experience managing design and construction phases of major capital projects.
Knowledge of
Theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations Project management and control practices Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures Metro policies and procedures Principles of supervision Applicable business software applications
Skill in
Planning, organizing, and managing large-scale design and construction projects Reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Negotiating
Ability to
Manage projects from start-up to completion Think and act independently Prioritize and multi-task Make financial decisions within a budget Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions
Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required
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