Senior Engineer

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Pay Band E07

Annual Salary: $132,346.00 - $200,505.00

Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $132,346.00 /annually - $160,888.80 annually (commensurate with experience and education)

Note : This job announcement will be used to establish a list of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months.

Reports To : Manager of Electrical Engineering

Current Assignment

This posting covers the Senior Engineer within the Electrical and Traction Power Engineering Divisions of Office of Infrastructure Delivery (OID) Department at the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART). Senior Engineers have significant technical expertise, oversee projects, and are role models for more junior staff.

The scope of the Electrical and Traction Power Engineering Divisions includes the development and modification of BART’s facilities and systems such as:

1. Electrical Division (Lower Voltage – 4 KVAC and below)
   • Responsible for complete electrical design and calculations for assets including: facility electrical power; cathodic protection; fire alarm systems; emergency lighting; power distribution, conversion, control, and storage systems; lighting; battery uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and backup generators.
2. Traction Power Division (Higher Voltage – 1KV DC, 35 KV AC and above)
   • Responsible for complete electrical design and calculations for assets including: substations, switchgear, rectifiers, traction power distribution, utility power, protective relays and PLCs, grounding, transformers, and power & control cables.

Education and experience preferred in the Electrical branch of Engineering. Desirable skills, capabilities, and experience are described as follows:

Beyond the minimum qualifications , the ideal Senior Engineers must have experience demonstrating Electrical Engineering skills with a minimum of 3 years of full-time variable professional electrical engineering work experience in the field and office; prepare equipment specifications and procurement contracts; be familiar with current code requirements, and industry practices. Assignments include exercising lead supervision over BART and/or contracted staff, leading project teams, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure high-quality designs. Senior Engineers provide leadership in multi-discipline project teams; are responsible for design integration, QA/QC, and coordinating the development of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.

Ideal incumbents will demonstrate the following skills beyond the minimum qualifications:

• Strong Electrical Engineering skills and experience.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations, produce concise technical reports, and explain complex/technical issues to BART management and leaders.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to handle diverse aspects of the work such as project scoping, planning, budgeting, requirements analysis, conceptual engineering, detailed design, implementation planning, installation coordination, performance measurement, and analysis.
• Understanding of Critical path method scheduling.
• Understanding of the different approaches to electrical equipment maintenance.
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (in rotation with others), to work occasionally during overnight and weekend maintenance windows, and to work occasionally in noisy and dirty environments or in foul weather and in close proximity to moving trains.
• An understanding of electrical, mechanical, physical, and mathematical principles applicable to the BART train control, traction power, ventilation, HVAC, and other miscellaneous support systems and a keen interest in keeping up to date with emerging technology, developments, and trends in these areas.

This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.

1. 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.
2. Establishes schedules and methods for providing contract administration services; inspects and verifies quantities of materials, and monitors adherence to specifications; identifies resources needed.
3. Monitors progress of engineering design or construction projects; makes recommendations on resources to be allocated.
4. 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.
5. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
6. Recommends approval of and submits contractor's progress payment applications; maintains documentation of contract deficiencies.
7. Prepares engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates for engineering projects; reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. As assigned, participates in the selection of engineering staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
11. Participates in the preparation and administration of the program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
12. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
13. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.

Education : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or 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 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.