Track Engineer (Pool Posting)

Job Description:

Track Engineer (Pool Posting)

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Department
The Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) department has over 1500 employees who serve San Francisco Bay Area communities by providing safe and reliable infrastructure to enable on-time service. M&E Engineering leads over one hundred design & capital construction projects along with providing technical expertise for all infrastructure assets apart from rail vehicles. We focus on safety, reliability, and innovation to benefit passengers and employees so trains and projects can move swiftly every day. We hire maintenance-friendly Engineering talent who bring a high level of technical capability, accountability, and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

Pay Rate
Minimum: $123,687.00 - Maximum: $187,387.00
The initial salary offer will be between the minimum and midpoint range, based on the candidate's experience.

Posted Date
October 7, 2024

Closing Date
Open Until Filled
First review of applications will begin November 7, 2024

Reports To
Assigned Engineering Manager

Days Off
Typically, Saturday and Sunday, but working variable shifts, including nights and weekends may be required

Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees

Current Assignment
Rebuilding BART’s Infrastructure

This posting will be used to establish an eligibility list for an Engineering position in the Track Engineering Division. Incumbents will receive assignments on a variety of ongoing track-related projects including testing, design, process development, documentation, and implementation of asset improvements.

For more information on the type of projects this position may be assigned, see https://www.bart.gov/better-bart/the-plan. This position requires frequent work in the field, working alongside BART’s track crews performing project work.

Education preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Engineers are expected to have detailed subject matter expertise in certain areas, act as consultants to others in their areas of expertise, and work independently on well-defined projects. This position generally requires a minimum of 2 years work experience, in field reliability, process improvement, design, and maintenance with desirable skills in civil, structural and/or mechanical engineering discipline.

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

• Prepares track engineering plans and specifications, quantity take-off, cost estimate, and other supporting data for track engineering projects.
• Performs a variety of calculation and data analysis using Microsoft Excel, programming language, or third-party software with minimal supervision.
• Review and perform testing for materials procurement.
• Perform field activities such as inspection, testing, review construction progress, etc
• Utilizes a variety of engineering computer programs and applications including CADD.
• Utilize various track measurement system and software to identify track conditions, generate defect reports, and recommend mitigations.
• Strong Engineering skills and experience.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations, produce concise technical reports, and translate technical issues to business and operational perspectives.
• Experience in the development of Preventative/Predictive Maintenance processes and procedures to improve and sustain overall equipment reliability.
• Experience with data collection and analysis to document system and equipment performance and reliability testing.
• Must possess sufficient mobility to inspect trackway and structures, and in-progress construction. Must be able to go up and down ladders and stairways and traverse through a construction and railroad environment (rough walking/working surfaces, construction sites, railway tracks) and underground and elevated structures.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights and/or weekends as required.
• Must be able to work with and in close proximity to moving trains and live electrical equipment.
• Ability to work successfully with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days at a time (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.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of the current state of practice, new trends, and innovations in the field of structural engineering.

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of professional engineering duties related to the subject department. Duties may include preparing engineering specifications, preliminary cost estimates, engineering drawings, sketches, calculations and analyses.

Prepares engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates for engineering construction projects; prepares and/or reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations.

Assists in the establishment of schedules and methods for providing engineering project oversight services; responsible for the verification of quantities of materials and adherence to specifications; may recommend resources to be allocated.

Monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; evaluates proposed changes to approved plans and specifications.

Recommends approval of and submits contractor’s progress payment applications; performs audits of contractor and suppliers to ensure adherence to established policies procedures.

Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on project matters including Inspector’s Daily Reports, monthly and final completion reports, contract modifications negotiations, field and design engineering changes, and correspondence with the contractor on fulfillment of requirements.

Discusses and coordinates engineering design or construction project activities with design engineering staff and other affected engineering personnel.

Maintains awareness of progress on assigned engineering design or construction projects to ensure compliance with designated time and cost schedules.

Provides assistance to inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction.

Reviews construction design plans to evaluate potential construction problems; monitors construction project expenditures.

Utilizes a variety of engineering programs and application including CADD.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.

Conducts field inspections; ensures compliance with specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Two (2) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable engineering design and construction project experience.

Substitution

Additional engineering experience as outlined above may be substituted for the above education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering in assigned discipline area
• Operations, services and activities of an engineering design and construction program
• Principles and practices of engineering cost estimating
• Methods and techniques of field measuring and testing
• Engineering contract administration principles and practices
• Materials and equipment methods utilized in engineering
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in related engineering report preparation
• Advanced mathematical principles
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in construction engineering design including CADD
• Related building codes, regulations and provisions
• Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in :

• Applying principles and practices in engineering design and construction in assigned projects
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Interpreting and preparing revisions to engineering plans, drawings, and specifications
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)

Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)

• 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65

Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$123,687.00 - $187,387.00 Annually