SoundTransit
Deputy Director-Testing & Commissioning
SoundTransit, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
Salary range is $125k to $230k, with a midpoint of $170k.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
This position manages the commissioning and testing program for complex transit systems. This management role defines the commissioning and systems testing program for our growing agency. This role manages direct and consultant staff in the oversight and management of testing and commissioning activities during design, construction and systems integrated testing as a project transitions in to revenue service operations for light rail vehicles, communications, traction electrification, signals, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and fire/life/safety, facility mechanical, and facility electrical systems, and tunnel operating systems. This position also supports commuter rail and bus rapid transit capital delivery as well.
Sound Transit has an annual capital and operating budget of $3 billion and is in the process of delivering one of the largest transit expansion programs in the country.
Voters in the greater Seattle region approved three-system expansion plans defined in the ballot initiatives known as Sound Move (1996), Sound Transit 2 (ST2 in 2008), and Sound Transit 3 (ST3 in 2016).
These programs authorize ongoing funding for the design, construction, and operations of a fully integrated network of Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and Commuter Express Bus systems which, together, will:
Reshape the landscape of the entire Western-Washington region, enhance economic development.
Help combat climate change, and improve mobility, livability, smart growth, affordability, and accessibility across the region.
The Sound Transit Team includes highly experienced capital program and service delivery leadership and staff who have successfully delivered and operated the Sound Move program and are moving toward completion of the ST2 program. As the size of the Sound Transit light rail system will more than double over the next two decades, Sound Transit needs to grow its leadership capacity and expertise to deliver on commitments to voters.
Sound Move (1996-2007) represented the first phase of a long-term vision for high-capacity regional transit. The public vote for this initial phase:
Authorized the creation of Sound Transit
Enacted tax collections for funding the expansion.
Established the first set of regional transit projects. These projects were a success and included:
26 miles of light rail service between Seattle-Tacoma Airport and the University of Washington, with a northward extension to Northgate dependent upon additional funding.
Peak period commuter rail from Lakewood and Everett to Seattle.
ST Express bus routes linking the region's population and employment centers.
Capital investments in transit facilities (such as transit centers and park-and-ride lots) plus HOV direct access ramps that improve bus speed and reliability.
Sound Transit 2 (2008-2026) includes substantial additions and betterments to ST Express bus, Sounder commuter rail service, and Link light rail service. Several of these projects are in or nearing the testing, commissioning and pre-revenue operations as we approach revenue operations for each over the next few years. These projects include:
36 added miles of Link light rail service north to Lynnwood, east to Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond's Overlake area, as well as south of Seatle-Tacoma Airport.
Extra service on the busiest ST Express bus routes.
4 new daily Sounder round trips on its popular South Line, along with heightened station access and more parking.
Sound Transit 3 (2016-2041 which was realigned to 2046 by the Sound Transit board in 2021), is determined to connect the region's cities and to expand its light rail spine. This program is intended to expand the mass transit network and connect 16 cities with light rail; 30 cities with Bus Rapid Transit and ST Express bus service; and 12 cities with commuter rail. These projects include:
62 added miles of light rail that will link a 116-mile system with extensions to:
Everett via the Paine Field Industrial Center (known as Boeing Field);
Tacoma via Federal Way and Fife.
downtown Redmond; Ballard via South Lake Union and Seattle Center.
West Seattle; and a new light rail line from south Kirkland through Bellevue to Issaquah.
46 miles of Bus Rapid Transit on major highways to the north, east, and south of Lake Washington - with service every 10 minutes during peak hours.
Sounder South capacity expansion - with platform extensions to accommodate trains of up to 10 car lengths and serving some 40 percent more passengers, while extending service from Lakewood to DuPont and installing access improvements at stations along the north and south lines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Provides management and lead oversight for the development of the agency's Systems Test Program and ensures that test plans are in compliance with agency policies and procedures and that all safety certification objectives are successfully met.
Has direct development and oversight responsibility for planning, design, and implementation of the System Testing Program, including scheduling resources, track access, availability of equipment, training, witnessing tests, and oversight and management of project scope.
Monitors authorities' commissioning progress, reviews and evaluates commissioning process audit reports.
Monitors contractor test progress, reviews and evaluates test exceptions, and authorizes requests for testing.
Serves on the Rail Activation Committee as the Chair of the Systems Integration Testing Subcommittee.
Provides support to the department on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in subject specific meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies, and practices are properly interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other functional areas.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field; Six years of experience in executing and managing complex test programs, preferably in a transit engineering environment; OR or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of supervisory experience in leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Valid state driver's license. This position may be required to make trips between Sound Transit facilities and project construction sites that are not readily accessible by transit during the workday. They may also require use of agency vehicles to travel and transport materials and equipment between Union Station, project sites, and Sound Transit facilities.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Washington state Professional Engineer license.
CxA (Commissioning Authority) Certification.
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
FMP (Facilities Management Professional) Certification.
CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional).
CMM (Certified Maintenance Management) Professional.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Principles and practices of systems engineering, systems safety, systems design, and construction.
Principles and practices of vehicle design, traction electrification, SCADA, signals and communications, or other comparable industry.
Technical specification and test document writing.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Capital project principles, industry best practices, methods, and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems and applications, and project management and administration.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
Preparing, interpreting, and executing testing and configuration documentation.
Performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and repair of technical testing issues.
Using personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, and outside agencies.
Conveying technical information and using effective oral and written communication.
Monitoring program/project schedules.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment with occasional operating railroad or project and active construction site visits.
Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
Position is responsible for site visits, inspections, and site punch list walks where the candidate must be able to perambulate environments of varying degrees of completeness; may be subject to bending, climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, seeing, walking, and carrying and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
Position requires the ability to respond in the field on demand 24/7.
The agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary range is $125k to $230k, with a midpoint of $170k.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
This position manages the commissioning and testing program for complex transit systems. This management role defines the commissioning and systems testing program for our growing agency. This role manages direct and consultant staff in the oversight and management of testing and commissioning activities during design, construction and systems integrated testing as a project transitions in to revenue service operations for light rail vehicles, communications, traction electrification, signals, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and fire/life/safety, facility mechanical, and facility electrical systems, and tunnel operating systems. This position also supports commuter rail and bus rapid transit capital delivery as well.
Sound Transit has an annual capital and operating budget of $3 billion and is in the process of delivering one of the largest transit expansion programs in the country.
Voters in the greater Seattle region approved three-system expansion plans defined in the ballot initiatives known as Sound Move (1996), Sound Transit 2 (ST2 in 2008), and Sound Transit 3 (ST3 in 2016).
These programs authorize ongoing funding for the design, construction, and operations of a fully integrated network of Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and Commuter Express Bus systems which, together, will:
Reshape the landscape of the entire Western-Washington region, enhance economic development.
Help combat climate change, and improve mobility, livability, smart growth, affordability, and accessibility across the region.
The Sound Transit Team includes highly experienced capital program and service delivery leadership and staff who have successfully delivered and operated the Sound Move program and are moving toward completion of the ST2 program. As the size of the Sound Transit light rail system will more than double over the next two decades, Sound Transit needs to grow its leadership capacity and expertise to deliver on commitments to voters.
Sound Move (1996-2007) represented the first phase of a long-term vision for high-capacity regional transit. The public vote for this initial phase:
Authorized the creation of Sound Transit
Enacted tax collections for funding the expansion.
Established the first set of regional transit projects. These projects were a success and included:
26 miles of light rail service between Seattle-Tacoma Airport and the University of Washington, with a northward extension to Northgate dependent upon additional funding.
Peak period commuter rail from Lakewood and Everett to Seattle.
ST Express bus routes linking the region's population and employment centers.
Capital investments in transit facilities (such as transit centers and park-and-ride lots) plus HOV direct access ramps that improve bus speed and reliability.
Sound Transit 2 (2008-2026) includes substantial additions and betterments to ST Express bus, Sounder commuter rail service, and Link light rail service. Several of these projects are in or nearing the testing, commissioning and pre-revenue operations as we approach revenue operations for each over the next few years. These projects include:
36 added miles of Link light rail service north to Lynnwood, east to Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond's Overlake area, as well as south of Seatle-Tacoma Airport.
Extra service on the busiest ST Express bus routes.
4 new daily Sounder round trips on its popular South Line, along with heightened station access and more parking.
Sound Transit 3 (2016-2041 which was realigned to 2046 by the Sound Transit board in 2021), is determined to connect the region's cities and to expand its light rail spine. This program is intended to expand the mass transit network and connect 16 cities with light rail; 30 cities with Bus Rapid Transit and ST Express bus service; and 12 cities with commuter rail. These projects include:
62 added miles of light rail that will link a 116-mile system with extensions to:
Everett via the Paine Field Industrial Center (known as Boeing Field);
Tacoma via Federal Way and Fife.
downtown Redmond; Ballard via South Lake Union and Seattle Center.
West Seattle; and a new light rail line from south Kirkland through Bellevue to Issaquah.
46 miles of Bus Rapid Transit on major highways to the north, east, and south of Lake Washington - with service every 10 minutes during peak hours.
Sounder South capacity expansion - with platform extensions to accommodate trains of up to 10 car lengths and serving some 40 percent more passengers, while extending service from Lakewood to DuPont and installing access improvements at stations along the north and south lines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Provides management and lead oversight for the development of the agency's Systems Test Program and ensures that test plans are in compliance with agency policies and procedures and that all safety certification objectives are successfully met.
Has direct development and oversight responsibility for planning, design, and implementation of the System Testing Program, including scheduling resources, track access, availability of equipment, training, witnessing tests, and oversight and management of project scope.
Monitors authorities' commissioning progress, reviews and evaluates commissioning process audit reports.
Monitors contractor test progress, reviews and evaluates test exceptions, and authorizes requests for testing.
Serves on the Rail Activation Committee as the Chair of the Systems Integration Testing Subcommittee.
Provides support to the department on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in subject specific meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies, and practices are properly interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other functional areas.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field; Six years of experience in executing and managing complex test programs, preferably in a transit engineering environment; OR or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of supervisory experience in leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Valid state driver's license. This position may be required to make trips between Sound Transit facilities and project construction sites that are not readily accessible by transit during the workday. They may also require use of agency vehicles to travel and transport materials and equipment between Union Station, project sites, and Sound Transit facilities.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Washington state Professional Engineer license.
CxA (Commissioning Authority) Certification.
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
FMP (Facilities Management Professional) Certification.
CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional).
CMM (Certified Maintenance Management) Professional.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Principles and practices of systems engineering, systems safety, systems design, and construction.
Principles and practices of vehicle design, traction electrification, SCADA, signals and communications, or other comparable industry.
Technical specification and test document writing.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Capital project principles, industry best practices, methods, and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems and applications, and project management and administration.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
Preparing, interpreting, and executing testing and configuration documentation.
Performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and repair of technical testing issues.
Using personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, and outside agencies.
Conveying technical information and using effective oral and written communication.
Monitoring program/project schedules.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment with occasional operating railroad or project and active construction site visits.
Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
Position is responsible for site visits, inspections, and site punch list walks where the candidate must be able to perambulate environments of varying degrees of completeness; may be subject to bending, climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, seeing, walking, and carrying and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
Position requires the ability to respond in the field on demand 24/7.
The agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#J-18808-Ljbffr