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American Council Of Engineering Companies

SENIOR ENGINEER (RAIL & TRANSIT, PROJECT DELIVERY)

American Council Of Engineering Companies, California, Missouri, United States, 65018


Salary $99,278.40 - $148,928.00 Annually

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Opening Date 11/01/2024

Closing Date 11/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA Exempt

Bargaining Unit Non-Contract

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

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. The position will provide specialized technical and project management input for the design and construction of transit facilities to advance the project through the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of the project. The Senior Engineer will also coordinate and review design and construction submittals to ensure conformance to Metro standards and shall facilitate the disposition of review comments in a timely manner.

Examples of Duties

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

Contributes 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.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

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:

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 in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

State of California registration as a Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline desirable

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

Microsoft Office Word 2010 and Excel 2010 Specialist preferred

Agency

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website

https://www.metro.net/careers

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