Metra Commuter Rail
Sr Structural Engineer / Facilities Deign Lead
Metra Commuter Rail, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Metra Commuter Rail The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. Click
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to learn more about our benefits! Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected. Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. This department oversees the design and construction of Metra capital projects and oversees the work of contractors implementing these projects. Capital projects overseen by this group include stations and parking as well as structural, electrical, and mechanical design. Reporting to the Director, Civil and Structural Design, the Senior Structural Engineer / Facilities Design Lead is responsible for managing projects of varying size and complexity. Functioning as subject-matter-expert in the Facilities Design Lead will oversee the production of design documents for non-station facilities, shops, yard/administrative facilities, towers, and crew facilities. The position will ensure compliance with applicable building codes and design criteria established for facilities projects. The position will be responsible for coordination with the Metra stakeholder departments and the primary users of the facilities. The Primary Duties Include Draft scope of work and independent cost estimates for complex structural engineering design work to be performed by consultants; review consultant design plans and specifications for compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, and sound engineering standards; negotiate level of effort; and recommend changes as needed. Manage consultants working on assigned projects including ensuring project schedules and milestones are met, evaluating proposed designs for integrity and cost effectiveness, and ensuring payment requests are appropriate and reflect completed work. Manage projects including evaluating proposed design changes for integrity and cost effectiveness; and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant with corporate quality standards and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines. Maintain detailed records on the project status including schedules, costs, and design changes; draft memoranda detailing assessments of design reviews and changes needed; and prepare work reports. Collaborate with engineering consultants, contractors, and other railroads and agencies on related projects and matters. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration. Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology Industries:
Rail Transportation
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Sr Structural Engineer / Facilities Deign Lead
role at
Metra Commuter Rail The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. Click
here
to learn more about our benefits! Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected. Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. This department oversees the design and construction of Metra capital projects and oversees the work of contractors implementing these projects. Capital projects overseen by this group include stations and parking as well as structural, electrical, and mechanical design. Reporting to the Director, Civil and Structural Design, the Senior Structural Engineer / Facilities Design Lead is responsible for managing projects of varying size and complexity. Functioning as subject-matter-expert in the Facilities Design Lead will oversee the production of design documents for non-station facilities, shops, yard/administrative facilities, towers, and crew facilities. The position will ensure compliance with applicable building codes and design criteria established for facilities projects. The position will be responsible for coordination with the Metra stakeholder departments and the primary users of the facilities. The Primary Duties Include Draft scope of work and independent cost estimates for complex structural engineering design work to be performed by consultants; review consultant design plans and specifications for compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, and sound engineering standards; negotiate level of effort; and recommend changes as needed. Manage consultants working on assigned projects including ensuring project schedules and milestones are met, evaluating proposed designs for integrity and cost effectiveness, and ensuring payment requests are appropriate and reflect completed work. Manage projects including evaluating proposed design changes for integrity and cost effectiveness; and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant with corporate quality standards and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines. Maintain detailed records on the project status including schedules, costs, and design changes; draft memoranda detailing assessments of design reviews and changes needed; and prepare work reports. Collaborate with engineering consultants, contractors, and other railroads and agencies on related projects and matters. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration. Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology Industries:
Rail Transportation
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