Senior Engineer
Oakland, CA 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate
Non-Rep Payband 7

Annual Salary Range: $113,621.00 (Minimum) - $172,136.00 (Maximum)
*Initial salary will be between $113,621.00 - $ 151,000 annually to commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Sr Mgr of Engineering Programs

Current Assignment
The Office of Infrastructure Delivery (OID) is recruiting for a Senior Engineer to the Integration Engineering team. Integration Engineering is a multidisciplinary team focusing on supporting M&E's vision of State of Good Repair through responding to emergencies, providing field engineering support, conducting root cause analysis, coordinating project design review, improving processes, and supporting quality initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver who is result driven and always looking for the next challenge. An excellent communicator, the individual will support multiple complex programs within Integration Engineering while building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate experience in and working knowledge of the following areas:

  • Principles, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in reliability centered maintenance in support of State of Good Repair.
  • Engineering analyses, root cause analysis, and design for maintainability and reliability.
  • Investigating and determining causes of major equipment incidents and failures.
  • Diagnostics, equipment testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to create and design the necessary improvements for the reliability, maintainability, availability, and usefulness of different type of assets.
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and optimize efficiency across those teams.
  • Working with and providing support to electrical, structure, and facilities construction and maintenance crews.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Self-starter, highly motivated, and demonstrating the skills and capability of managing assigned projects to completion that involve an electric utility company.
  • An understanding of electrical, mechanical, train control, traction power, communication, and other miscellaneous support systems and a strong interest in keeping up to date with emerging technology, developments, and trends in these areas.
  • Engineering projects in close cooperation with Maintenance, which may include engineering standards/drawings, reviews, and updates
  • Demonstrating skills and experience with a high competency in writing reports and technical procedures.
  • Interpreting and explaining District/BART policies and procedures.
  • Working in a critical operational environment, where keeping things running is vital.
  • Working with PeopleSoft and Maximo
  • Public sector experience preferred
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Application Process
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply on line, either at www.bart.gov, or on WebBART. Applicants needing assistance with the on line application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
Examples of Duties

  1. Performs complex engineering design or construction project duties; as assigned, may serve as Resident Engineer on construction projects; may direct contract resident engineers on assigned project.

  2. Establishes schedules and methods for providing contract administration services; inspects and verifies quantities of materials, and monitors adherence to specifications; identifies resources needed.

  3. Monitors progress of engineering design or construction projects; makes recommendations on resources to be allocated.

  4. Assists in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.

  5. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.

  6. Recommends approval of and submits contractor's progress payment applications; maintains documentation of contract deficiencies.

  7. Prepares engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates for engineering projects; reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations.

  8. Administers control of required documentation for contracts; prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on engineering design or construction matters including Inspector's Daily Reports, monthly and final completion reports, contract modifications and negotiations, field and design engineering changes, and correspondence with the contractor on contractual obligations.

  9. Initiates and evaluates design and field engineering changes during construction; makes field measurements of completed items of work; inspects construction at substantial and final completion states.

  10. As assigned, participates in the selection of engineering staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.

  11. Participates in the preparation and administration of the program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.

  12. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

  13. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college of university.

Experience:
Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in engineering project administration.

Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of engineering discipline in assigned area
Operations, services and activities of an engineering design and construction program
Principles and practices of project scheduling and oversight
Principles, practices, methods and techniques of contract management
Methods and techniques of field measuring and testing
Principles and practices of engineering cost estimating
Terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in technical engineering report preparation
Advanced mathematical principles
Construction contract administration and management
Principles of lead supervision and training
Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in construction engineering project design including CADD
Materials and equipment used in construction engineering projects
Related building codes, regulations and provisions
Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in:
Developing, reviewing, and modifying complex engineering plans, designs, and specifications
Leading, organizing and reviewing the work of lower level staff
Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
Preparing clear and concise reports
Overseeing and administering contracts
Overseeing assigned engineering construction projects
Analyzing engineering problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions
Interpreting and preparing revisions to engineering plans, drawings, and specifications
Conducting and overseeing field inspections, measurements, and testing
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at .


The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$113,621.00 - $172,136.00 Annually
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 years
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