Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
SENIOR ENGINEER (OPERATIONS)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Description
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.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience : 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; some positions may require specialized experience
Certifications / Licenses / Special Requirements : State of California registration as a Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline desirable; California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed; Microsoft Office Word 2010 and Excel 2010 Specialist preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing Communication Capital projects on operating railroad
Experience maintaining and managing construction projects in the following communications systems: fiber optic cable transmission system, Genetec CCTV system, Public Address (PA) System, Variable Message Signs (VMS), Transit Passenger information System (TPIS) or related systems
Experience generating incident reports and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rail communications systems
Experience submitting reviews, inspection reports, and system commissioning processes for new rail lines communications systems
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD software
Essential Knowledge
Theories, principles, and current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction in appropriate discipline
Fundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineering discipline
Software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e.g., AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design), MicroStation, Revit, and EnergyPro
Engineering design codes
Applicable federal, state (Title 24), and local codes, standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
Engineering mathematics, e.g., heat load, ducting, and piping pressure loss calculations
Local and state-wide governmental authorities
Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Contract administration and budgeting
Project management and control practices
Skill in
Performing complex engineering analysis and design work in assigned discipline
Using computer-aided tools and products
Reading and understanding plans, specifications, mechanical drawings, and diagrams
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Understanding and solving challenges
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Time management
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
Review plans and calculations to find errors and omissions
Monitor and evaluate work by consultants and construction contractors
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making engineering decisions
Understand, interpret, and apply codes, regulations, specifications, and project contract agreements
Update and revise Metro criteria and baseline specifications
Meet tight constraints and deadlines
Work on several tasks simultaneously
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
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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
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience : 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; some positions may require specialized experience
Certifications / Licenses / Special Requirements : State of California registration as a Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline desirable; California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed; Microsoft Office Word 2010 and Excel 2010 Specialist preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing Communication Capital projects on operating railroad
Experience maintaining and managing construction projects in the following communications systems: fiber optic cable transmission system, Genetec CCTV system, Public Address (PA) System, Variable Message Signs (VMS), Transit Passenger information System (TPIS) or related systems
Experience generating incident reports and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rail communications systems
Experience submitting reviews, inspection reports, and system commissioning processes for new rail lines communications systems
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD software
Essential Knowledge
Theories, principles, and current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction in appropriate discipline
Fundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineering discipline
Software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e.g., AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design), MicroStation, Revit, and EnergyPro
Engineering design codes
Applicable federal, state (Title 24), and local codes, standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
Engineering mathematics, e.g., heat load, ducting, and piping pressure loss calculations
Local and state-wide governmental authorities
Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Contract administration and budgeting
Project management and control practices
Skill in
Performing complex engineering analysis and design work in assigned discipline
Using computer-aided tools and products
Reading and understanding plans, specifications, mechanical drawings, and diagrams
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Understanding and solving challenges
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Time management
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
Review plans and calculations to find errors and omissions
Monitor and evaluate work by consultants and construction contractors
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making engineering decisions
Understand, interpret, and apply codes, regulations, specifications, and project contract agreements
Update and revise Metro criteria and baseline specifications
Meet tight constraints and deadlines
Work on several tasks simultaneously
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
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