🚀 DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING (RAIL TRANSIT)

The Director, Engineering oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large scale transportation projects. This position will also:

• 1) manage the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project engineering design activities including design issue resolution, change management, design progress tracking/coordination,
• 2) Collaborate with the design/build Contractor, affected municipalities, and external stakeholders to ensure implementation of applicable code, standards, and project requirements,
• 3) manage Metro’s engineering consultant’s daily design activities during construction services.

Recruitment Timelines

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 11/17/2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages large-scale engineering and architectural activities for major rail and bus projects to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus and rail facilities
• Oversees the management of consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment
• Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes; oversees change control process
• Participates in the preparation of contract front-end documents
• Directs preparation of feasibility and trade-off studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses
• Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives
• Reviews consultants plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness
• Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third party, and operations problems
• Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
• Interfaces with the various divisions of Metro
• Plans budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets
• Represents Metro before outside agencies
• Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials
• Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings
• Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience as an engineer, architect or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects with at least two years of experience in specialized area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• 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
• California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing the design and construction of infrastructure capital projects including monitoring of scope, schedule, and budget
• Experience analyzing and interpreting Construction Contracts, Engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimatesli>
• Experience working cooperatively with third parties including utilities, municipalities, public and private entities, and external stakeholders
• Experience enforcing, public works, railway, and construction industry standards, regulations, and requirements
• California registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable.

Knowledge of

• Theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations
• Project management and control practices
• Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures
• Metro policies and procedures
• Principles of supervision
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in

• Planning, organizing, and managing large-scale design and construction projects
• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects
• Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Negotiating

Ability to

• Manage projects from start-up to completion
• Think and act independently
• Prioritize and multi-task
• Make financial decisions within a budget
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts
• Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The 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
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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