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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

SENIOR ENGINEER (ENTERPRISE NETWORK ENGINEERING)

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


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.Plans, organizes, assigns, implements, and manages engineering projects in accordance with budget and schedule requirementsInteracts with user departments in response to service requests; researches and gathers all necessary details to determine engineering functional requirements to meet project user needsProvides 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 projectsSupports development of workplans, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, and operational needs for design projectsReviews contract documents, shop drawings, specifications, RFI (request for information), and DDR (detailed design review) for compliance with codes, project specifications, and Metro criteriaReviews designs for quality, constructability, and cost effectiveness; recommends design changesAssures project compliance with design criteria and standards, workplans, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, and operational needsManages Contract Document Required Receivables and project budget for assigned projectsUpdates and enforces the Metro Design Standards and CriteriaPrepares preliminary design documents for future projectsCoordinates projects with utility companies, railroad, and city, county, and state agencies when requiredMakes field visits for research and inventoryParticipates in the engineering configuration management process to maintain current engineering records for bus and rail facilities and systemsWorks 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 performanceProvides resident engineer and quality control inspection servicesProvides guidance, coaching, training, and oversees the work product of employees in area of expertiseContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out.May be required to perform other related job duties.A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:EducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferredExperienceSix 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 in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignmentCertifications/Licenses/Special RequirementsState of California registration as a Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline desirableA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functionsMicrosoft Office Word 2010 and Excel 2010 Specialist preferredPreferred QualificationsExperience designing and implementing complex network infrastructures for data security and risk mitigation, considering scalability, redundancy, and security requirements.Experience working with enterprise-grade network environments, such as Cisco, Arista, or Aruba equipment, and implementing routing protocols (e.g., Enhance Interior Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).Experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls from various vendors, such as Cisco and Palo Alto.Experience configuring and maintaining enterprise wireless infrastructures.Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or Aruba Wireless Mobility Professional (ACMP).Knowledge ofTheories, principles, and current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction in appropriate disciplineFundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineering disciplineSoftware applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e.g., AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design), MicroStation, Revit, and EnergyProEngineering design codesApplicable federal, state (Title 24), and local codes, standards, policies, procedures, and regulationsEngineering mathematics, e.g., heat load, ducting, and piping pressure loss calculationsLocal and state-wide governmental authoritiesMicrosoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointContract administration and budgetingProject management and control practicesSkill inPerforming complex engineering analysis and design work in assigned disciplineUsing computer-aided tools and productsReading and understanding plans, specifications, mechanical drawings, and diagramsCommunicating effectively orally and in writingUnderstanding and solving challengesInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representativesTime managementImplementing guidelines and policiesAbility toServe as lead for in-house specialized engineering activities for bus and rail transit engineering projects from conception to completionReview plans and calculations to find errors and omissionsMonitor and evaluate work by consultants and construction contractorsCompile, analyze, and interpret complex data in order to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondenceAnalyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutionsExercise sound judgment and creativity in making engineering decisionsUnderstand, interpret, and apply codes, regulations, specifications, and project contract agreementsUpdate and revise Metro criteria and baseline specificationsMeet tight constraints and deadlinesWork on several tasks simultaneouslyRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsThe 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.Working ConditionsTypical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort RequiredSitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsCommunicating through speech in the English language required

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