Principal Computer Systems Engineer CBTC

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 fastpaced 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.

Pay Rate
NonRepresented Pay Band E08
Annual Salary: $141610.00 $214540.00
Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $141610.00 /annually $181350.30/annually(commensurate with experience and education)

Reports To
Manager of Computer Systems Engineering Manager of Operations Reliability or designee

Current Assignment
BARTs CBTC Engineering Division of the Communications & Control Engineering (C&CE) group is looking for a Principal Computer Systems Engineer to join our team!

CBTC Engineering is a new and exciting next generation discipline formed within the Communication and Control Engineering group of OID. It is a revolutionary new Train Control system based on Communications between train and track equipment for a more efficient traffic and infrastructure management system. The main objective with CBTC is to increase track capacity by reducing he headway between trains. CBTC combines two critical disciplines (communications and TC) in to one operation.

1. The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance reliability and security of the CBTC network and computer equipment. Candidate will perform the most complex computer systems and network engineering issues including hardware and software design review implementation/integration testing deployment configuration update and support related to CBTC system.
2. The Principal Engineer is responsible to provide engineering support for the technical and business environment of the CBTC stake holders business partners and technical teams.
3. The role requires a balance of technical expertise handson involvement developing and supporting high availability critical operational systems and excellent interpersonal skills to work with and manage assigned staff allied with the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments.
4. Ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in development prototyping integration testing deployment and support of virtual machine Linux and Windows operation systems electronic CISCO or related networking equipment and cybersecurity hardware and software.

1. Performs the most complex computer systems engineering work in the District; plans reviews and approves computer systems project schedules; assists in strategic planning; prepares status reports; coordinates project resources; communicates with all project participants on relevant issues identifies and resolves computer engineering issues.
   
   
2. Establishes schedules and methods for providing computer system engineering project services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
   
   
3. Participates 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.
   
   
4. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
   
   
5. Participates in the review of consultant proposals and designs; recommends awards; conducts or participates in the prebid conferences prior to system contract awards.
   
   
6. Determines user requirements for assigned computer systems; determines hardware and software design necessary to accomplish projects; evaluates resources; makes recommendations on systems hardware and software; coordinates procurement.
   
   
7. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on computer systems engineering operations activities and projects.
   
   
8. Represents the District in public meetings and hearings on proposed projects.
   
   
9. Provides technical computer systems engineering assistance to management contractors and other divisions and departments.
   
   
10. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of computer systems engineering.
    
    
11. May supervise assign review and participate in the work of staff responsible for computer systems engineering projects including software configuration control simulator testing quality control integration and documentation; as assigned may oversee the work of outside contractors and consultants.
    
    
12. May participate in the selection of District or contracted engineering staff; provide or coordinate staff training; may work with employees to correct deficiencies; may implement discipline procedures.
    
    

NonCyber Security Positions:

Education:
A bachelors degree in computer systems electrical or electronics engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Four 4 years of (fulltime equivalent) verifiable professional computer systems engineering project experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a yearforyear basis. A college degree is preferred.

Other Requirements:
May be required to work overtime to test hardware and software.

Knowledge of:

• Operations services and activities of a comprehensive computer systems engineering program.
• Operational characteristics of computer engineering systems including connectivity to multiple systems and locations.
• Computer systems operations and methodologies.
• Computer and control system hardware and software capabilities.
• Contract preparation and administration.
• Methods and techniques of estimating and scheduling computer system modifications.
• Concepts of realtime systems analysis and programming.
• Terminology methods practices and techniques used in technical report preparation.
• Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers.
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in project management and design.
• Related procurement practices procedures and requirements.
• Related Federal State and local laws codes and regulations.
• Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.

• Performing the most complex computer system analysis design and project management duties.
• Preparing computer systems design criteria specifications and standards.
• Performing and reviewing complex calculations.
• Analyzing complex technical problems evaluating alternatives and recommending solutions.
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures.
• Preparing clear concise and complete reports.
• Communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Supervising organizing and reviewing the work of lowerlevel staff.
• Selecting supervising training and evaluating staff.

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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 yourexamination date at.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veterans 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 Veterans Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veterans Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart/jobs.