Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROJECT ENGINEERING (TRAIN CONTROL)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Responsible for the management and performance of the strategic and tactical activities of a Project Engineering group supporting planning, design, and construction for Metro projects. The Senior Director, Project Engineering position will focus on Train Control and will involve experience with design, construction and commissioning of Train Control systems for light and heavy rail transit projects.
Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 10, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Responsibilities
Prepares Project Engineering Facilities or Systems group work plan and administers the group's work for compliance with authorized budget and schedule
Coordinates with other Engineering Directors to plan, prioritize, update, and monitor the Department's work and to assign staff to each project
Directs the activities of Project Engineering Facilities or Systems group to monitor and review the work of consultants, subconsultants, cost and schedule proposals, negotiations, and development of consultant workplans
Develops work scopes and negotiates consultant services contracts and contract changes; coordinates and supervises consultants' engineering design activities
Directs engineering and architectural activities related to the design and construction or modification of major bus and rail facilities, guideways, tunnels, and structures
Directs coordination with other environmental engineering activities, including site assessments, ground water remediation, soil remediation, liquid waste testing and disposal, permitting, water conservation, and regulatory compliance
Directs and oversees management of projects related to ADA, Clean Air Act, and others as mandated by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Directs engineering activities related to the systems design and construction of new and existing transit systems facilities, including mechanical, electrical, and communications work
Investigates project problems and makes recommendations to prevent future occurrences
Resolves conflicts between designer and project requirements and or regulatory requirements
Validates that the designs perform as expected by detail testing
Evaluates system's manufacturers recommended component overhaul schedules
Assures that state-of-the-art engineering approaches are applied during design and construction of engineering projects and work complies with Metro Standards and Criteria
Contributes updates to the Metro Design Criteria, as necessary, based on lessons learned on other projects
Ensures work complies with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules
Assists in planning, developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures and recommending improvements
Assists in establishing and implementing Construction Project Management's goals and objectives
Prepares reports, test plans, presentations, and white papers; presents reports to management and Board of Directors
Confers with Metro management, staff, government officials, contractors, and consultants regarding engineering matters relating to systems improvements
Directs a staff of professional engineers, architects, and associates directly and through subordinate management
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
Leads design team for plan check with city, county, Caltrans, public utilities, SCAQMD, and other regulatory agencies
*This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority.*
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience in facilities or systems engineering design and construction of major public agency transit projects or major public agency building projects
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
State of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect is preferred
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
Preferred Qualifications The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience managing systems elements such as train control, traction electrification, and communications for a major capital project.
Experience commissioning train control systems commonly used by North American transit agencies, using applicable American Railroad Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) Communications and Systems (C&S) Manual of Recommended practices recommendations
Experience performing block design and headway analysis and interpreting results, and applying industry standards defining safe braking models
Experience managing all stages of train control system testing and integration with other rail systems such as carborne equipment, traction electrification, Supervisory Control and Acquisition (SCADA)
Knowledge of
Theories, principles, and practices of engineering and architectural planning, design, construction of transit system facilities, bus and rail transit systems, and vehicle engineering
Contemporary construction methods, equipment, material, and construction costs
Research techniques and report preparation
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Project management
Safety policies and procedures
Public agency procurement procedures and contract administration
Modern management theory
Skill in
Planning, organizing, and directing the overall functioning of an engineering department
Managing engineering planning, design, and construction
Following regulations, policies, and procedures
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Analytics, troubleshooting, and decision making
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
Managing and directing subordinate staff
Ability to
Read and interpret civil engineering, mechanical, and electrical drawings
Lead and share the vision/objectives
Actively listen
Determine risks and any long-term safety issues with a specific design
Think and act independently
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Plan financial and staffing needs
Make financial decisions within a budget
Travel to construction sites
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
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
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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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Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 10, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Responsibilities
Prepares Project Engineering Facilities or Systems group work plan and administers the group's work for compliance with authorized budget and schedule
Coordinates with other Engineering Directors to plan, prioritize, update, and monitor the Department's work and to assign staff to each project
Directs the activities of Project Engineering Facilities or Systems group to monitor and review the work of consultants, subconsultants, cost and schedule proposals, negotiations, and development of consultant workplans
Develops work scopes and negotiates consultant services contracts and contract changes; coordinates and supervises consultants' engineering design activities
Directs engineering and architectural activities related to the design and construction or modification of major bus and rail facilities, guideways, tunnels, and structures
Directs coordination with other environmental engineering activities, including site assessments, ground water remediation, soil remediation, liquid waste testing and disposal, permitting, water conservation, and regulatory compliance
Directs and oversees management of projects related to ADA, Clean Air Act, and others as mandated by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Directs engineering activities related to the systems design and construction of new and existing transit systems facilities, including mechanical, electrical, and communications work
Investigates project problems and makes recommendations to prevent future occurrences
Resolves conflicts between designer and project requirements and or regulatory requirements
Validates that the designs perform as expected by detail testing
Evaluates system's manufacturers recommended component overhaul schedules
Assures that state-of-the-art engineering approaches are applied during design and construction of engineering projects and work complies with Metro Standards and Criteria
Contributes updates to the Metro Design Criteria, as necessary, based on lessons learned on other projects
Ensures work complies with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules
Assists in planning, developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures and recommending improvements
Assists in establishing and implementing Construction Project Management's goals and objectives
Prepares reports, test plans, presentations, and white papers; presents reports to management and Board of Directors
Confers with Metro management, staff, government officials, contractors, and consultants regarding engineering matters relating to systems improvements
Directs a staff of professional engineers, architects, and associates directly and through subordinate management
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
Leads design team for plan check with city, county, Caltrans, public utilities, SCAQMD, and other regulatory agencies
*This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority.*
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience in facilities or systems engineering design and construction of major public agency transit projects or major public agency building projects
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
State of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect is preferred
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
Preferred Qualifications The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience managing systems elements such as train control, traction electrification, and communications for a major capital project.
Experience commissioning train control systems commonly used by North American transit agencies, using applicable American Railroad Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) Communications and Systems (C&S) Manual of Recommended practices recommendations
Experience performing block design and headway analysis and interpreting results, and applying industry standards defining safe braking models
Experience managing all stages of train control system testing and integration with other rail systems such as carborne equipment, traction electrification, Supervisory Control and Acquisition (SCADA)
Knowledge of
Theories, principles, and practices of engineering and architectural planning, design, construction of transit system facilities, bus and rail transit systems, and vehicle engineering
Contemporary construction methods, equipment, material, and construction costs
Research techniques and report preparation
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Project management
Safety policies and procedures
Public agency procurement procedures and contract administration
Modern management theory
Skill in
Planning, organizing, and directing the overall functioning of an engineering department
Managing engineering planning, design, and construction
Following regulations, policies, and procedures
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Analytics, troubleshooting, and decision making
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
Managing and directing subordinate staff
Ability to
Read and interpret civil engineering, mechanical, and electrical drawings
Lead and share the vision/objectives
Actively listen
Determine risks and any long-term safety issues with a specific design
Think and act independently
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Plan financial and staffing needs
Make financial decisions within a budget
Travel to construction sites
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
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
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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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