SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROJECT ENGINEERING (ZERO EMISSION CHARING INFRASTRUCTURE)

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. DescriptionResponsible for the management and performance of the strategic and tactical activities of a Project Engineering group supporting planning, design, and construction for Metro projects. This position will be responsible for upgrading bus divisions to support the battery electric bus fleet on behalf of Metro Operations and will be integral to the design and implementation of projects.Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of December 8th, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.Examples of DutiesPrepares Project Engineering Facilities or Systems group work plan and administers the group's work for compliance with authorized budget and scheduleCoordinates with other Engineering Directors to plan, prioritize, update, and monitor the Department's work and to assign staff to each projectDirects the activities of Project Engineering Facilities or Systems group to monitor and review the work of consultants, subconsultants, cost and schedule proposals, negotiations, and development of consultant workplansDevelops work scopes and negotiates consultant services contracts and contract changes; coordinates and supervises consultants' engineering design activitiesDirects engineering and architectural activities related to the design and construction or modification of major bus and rail facilities, guideways, tunnels, and structuresDirects coordination with other environmental engineering activities, including site assessments, ground water remediation, soil remediation, liquid waste testing and disposal, permitting, water conservation, and regulatory complianceDirects and oversees management of projects related to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Clean Air Act, and others as mandated by federal, state, and local regulatory agenciesDirects engineering activities related to the systems design and construction of new and existing transit systems facilities, including mechanical, electrical, and communications workInvestigates project problems and makes recommendations to prevent future occurrencesResolves conflicts between designer and project requirements and or regulatory requirementsValidates that the designs perform as expected by detail testingEvaluates system's manufacturers recommended component overhaul schedulesAssures that state-of-the-art engineering approaches are applied during design and construction of engineering projects and work complies with Metro Standards and CriteriaContributes updates to the Metro Design Criteria, as necessary, based on lessons learned on other projectsEnsures work complies with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rulesAssists in planning, developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures and recommending improvementsAssists in establishing and implementing Construction Project Management's goals and objectivesPrepares reports, test plans, presentations, and white papers; presents reports to management and Board of DirectorsConfers with Metro management, staff, government officials, contractors, and consultants regarding engineering matters relating to systems improvementsDirects a staff of professional engineers, architects, and associates directly and through subordinate managementCommunicates 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 employeesLeads design team for plan check with city, county, Caltrans, public utilities, SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District), and other regulatory agenciesMinimum QualificationsMay be required to perform other related job dutiesRequiredA 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, Architecture, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferredExperienceFive years of relevant management-level experience in facilities or systems engineering design and construction of major public agency transit projects or major public agency building projectsCertifications/Licenses/Special RequirementsState of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect is preferred 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 functionsPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.The Following Are The Preferred QualificationsExperience leading and supporting the development of technical specifications, standards, and design criteria for transit projectsExperience developing and overseeing engineering scopes of work, project budgets, and schedulesExperience managing design and construction phases of major capital projectsEssential KnowledgeKnowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)Theories, principles, and practices of engineering and architectural planning, design, construction of transit system facilities, bus and rail transit systems, and vehicle engineeringContemporary construction methods, equipment, material, and construction costsResearch techniques and report preparationApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulationsProject managementSafety policies and proceduresPublic agency procurement procedures and contract administrationModern management theorySkill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)Planning, organizing, and directing the overall functioning of an engineering departmentManaging engineering planning, design, and constructionFollowing regulations, policies, and proceduresCommunicating effectively orally and in writingAnalytics, troubleshooting, and decision makingInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representativesExercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisionsDetermining strategies to achieve goalsEstablishing and implementing policies and proceduresManaging and directing subordinate staffAbility to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)Read and interpret civil engineering, mechanical, and electrical drawingsLead and share the vision/objectivesActively listenDetermine risks and any long-term safety issues with a specific designThink and act independentlyUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsPrepare comprehensive reports and correspondencePlan financial and staffing needsMake financial decisions within a budgetTravel to construction sitesRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsThis job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirementsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobMetro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThis classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authorityContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outWorking 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(MP)Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.Selection ProcedureApplicants 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 ProcedureTo apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:METRO Headquarters, Employment OfficeOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub8501 S. Evermont PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90044Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm(Closed Sat & Sun)East Los Angeles Customer Center4501 B Whittier BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90022Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm(Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174Los Angeles, CA 90010Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer CenterWillowbrook/Rosa Parks Station11720 Wilmington AveLos Angeles, CA 90059Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.