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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 Range
Engineering Pay Band 7
Minimum: $113,621.00 - Maximum: $172,136.00
Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $113,621.00/year - $149,772.00/year, commensurate with education and experience.
Posting Date
April 19, 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
First review of applications will begin May 17, 2024.
Reports To
Track Engineering Manager
Days Off
Variable
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees
Current Assignment
This posting fills an Engineering position in the Track Engineering Division. Incumbent will receive assignments on a variety of ongoing track related projects including testing, design, inspection, process development, documentation, and implementation of asset improvements.
Senior Engineers are expected to prepare equipment specifications and procurement contracts; develop concepts of operations, system requirements, plans, and specifications; be familiar with current code requirements, and industry practices. Senior Engineers are responsible for design integration, QA/QC, and coordinating the development of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates. Assignments include exercising lead supervision over BART and/or contracted staff, leading projects, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure high-quality designs.
A candidate's overall experience should include work in field reliability, process improvement, design, inspection, and maintenance with desirable skills in civil engineering with track engineering as the main discipline.
Assignments include working in a lead capacity over BART and/or contracted staff, leading projects, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure high quality designs.For more information on the type of projects this position may be assigned, please visit www.bart.gov/better-bart/the-plan. This position requires frequent work in the field, working alongside BART's track crews performing project work.
Ideal incumbents will demonstrate the following skills beyond the minimum qualifications:- Experience in successful value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and lean activities regarding various production processes.
- Ability to work with staff at different levels and create team environment that facilitates process changes.
- Ability to facilitate troubleshooting efforts and team meetings.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations, produce concise technical reports, and explain complex/technical track related issues to BART management and leaders.
- Ability to work successfully with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to handle such diverse aspects of the work as project scoping, planning, budgeting, requirements analysis, conceptual engineering, detailed track design, implementation planning, track construction and installation coordination, performance measurement, and analysis.
- Understanding of Critical path method scheduling.
- Experience with track data collection and analysis to document the safe operating speed of trains, system and equipment performance and asset reliability .
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights and/or weekends as required.
- Must be able to work with and in close proximity to moving trains and live electrical equipment.
- Willingness to work nights 5 days per week to support on-going track engineering projects; in addition, willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (in rotation with others) to work occasionally outside of routine days and time and to work occasionally in noisy and dirty environments or in foul weather.
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
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. 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
- 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.
- Establishes schedules and methods for providing contract administration services; inspects and verifies quantities of materials, and monitors adherence to specifications; identifies resources needed.
- Monitors progress of engineering design or construction projects; makes recommendations on resources to be allocated.
- 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.
- Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
- Recommends approval of and submits contractor's progress payment applications; maintains documentation of contract deficiencies.
- Prepares engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates for engineering projects; reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations.
- 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.
- 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.
- As assigned, participates in the selection of engineering staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
- Participates in the preparation and administration of the program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
- Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.
- 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.
- 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.