What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer position at BART?
Update as of November 13, 2024 :
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.
This job advertisement will be open until filled / further notice. Initial screening of applications received will begin on November 22, 2024.
Applicants who have already applied do not need to reapply, as all applications will be reviewed for consideration.
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 the 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 :
- 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.
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 :
This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.
Key Responsibilities :
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.
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Salary : $132,346 - $200,505
