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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

SENIOR ENGINEER (OPERATIONS)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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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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