Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING (RAIL TRANSIT)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The Director, Engineering oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large scale transportation projects. This position will also:
1)
manage the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project engineering design activities including design issue resolution, change management, design progress tracking/coordination,
2)
Collaborate with the design/build Contractor, affected municipalities, and external stakeholders to ensure implementation of applicable code, standards, and project requirements,
3)
manage Metro’s engineering consultant’s daily design activities during construction services.
Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 11/17/2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
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
May be required to perform other related job duties. Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
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
Experience managing the design and construction of infrastructure capital projects including monitoring of scope, schedule, and budget
Experience analyzing and interpreting Construction Contracts, Engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimatesli>
Experience working cooperatively with third parties including utilities, municipalities, public and private entities, and external stakeholders
Experience enforcing, public works, railway, and construction industry standards, regulations, and requirements
California registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
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
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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1)
manage the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project engineering design activities including design issue resolution, change management, design progress tracking/coordination,
2)
Collaborate with the design/build Contractor, affected municipalities, and external stakeholders to ensure implementation of applicable code, standards, and project requirements,
3)
manage Metro’s engineering consultant’s daily design activities during construction services.
Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 11/17/2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
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
May be required to perform other related job duties. Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
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
Experience managing the design and construction of infrastructure capital projects including monitoring of scope, schedule, and budget
Experience analyzing and interpreting Construction Contracts, Engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimatesli>
Experience working cooperatively with third parties including utilities, municipalities, public and private entities, and external stakeholders
Experience enforcing, public works, railway, and construction industry standards, regulations, and requirements
California registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
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
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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