Engineer

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

$123687.00 $187387.00 (NonRep Pay Band E06

REPORTS TO

Senior Manager of Engineering Programs

DAYS OFF

Saturday and Sunday

WHO MAY APPLY

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT

First review of applications will be on March 17 2025.

BART Operations is seeking a Project Engineer to join the BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) Team. Our mission is to foster strong collaboration and leverage resources with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to deliver transit services prioritizing safety reliability and sustainability for the San Jos and Santa Clara communities. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions efficiently and costeffectively to enhance mobility for all.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a strong drive for results and a passion for tackling new challenges. A skilled communicator this individual will support the project by working with internal and external stakeholders and should demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders.
• Provide interdisciplinary support to Project Managers.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend professional group meetings to coordinate project tasks.
• Capable of integrating maintainability reliability and operability considerations in design documents.
• Familiarity with electrical mechanical train control traction power communication and other related transit systems.

Ideal candidate will possess the following skills beyond the minimum qualifications:

• Communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpreting engineering plans drawings and specifications.
• Analyze engineering problems evaluate alternatives and recommend sound and constructable solutions.
• Make sound independent decisions within the project constraints.
• Ability to work well with other team members in a multidisciplinary environment.

1. 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.
   
   
2. Prepares engineering designs specifications costs and quantity estimates for engineering construction projects; prepares and/or reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. Monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; evaluates proposed changes to approved plans and specifications.
   
   
5. Recommends approval of and submits contractors progress payment applications; performs audits of contractor and suppliers to ensure adherence to established policies procedures.
   
   
6. Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on project matters including Inspectors Daily Reports monthly and final completion reports contract modifications negotiations field and design engineering changes and correspondence with the contractor on fulfillment of requirements.
   
   
7. Discusses and coordinates engineering design or construction project activities with design engineering staff and other affected engineering personnel.
   
   
8. Maintains awareness of progress on assigned engineering design or construction projects to ensure compliance with designated time and cost schedules.
   
   
9. Provides assistance to inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction.
   
   
10. Reviews construction design plans to evaluate potential construction problems; monitors construction project expenditures.
    
    
11. Utilizes a variety of engineering programs and application including CADD.
    
    
12. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.
    
    
13. Conducts field inspections; ensures compliance with specifications.

• Principlesandpracticesofengineeringinassigneddisciplinearea
• Operationsservicesandactivitiesofanengineeringdesignandconstructionprogram
• Principlesandpracticesofengineeringcostestimating
• Methods andtechniques offieldmeasuringandtesting
• Engineeringcontractadministrationprinciplesandpractices
• Materialsandequipmentmethodsutilizedinengineering
• Terminologymethods practicesand techniquesusedinrelatedengineering reportpreparation
• Advancedmathematicalprinciples
• Currentofficeproceduresmethodsandequipmentincludingcomputers
• Specializedcomputerprogramsorsystemsutilizedinconstructionengineeringdesign includingCADD
• Relatedbuildingcodesregulationsandprovisions
• RelatedFederalStateandlocallawscodes andregulations

• Applying principles and practices in engineering design and construction in assigned projects
• InterpretingandexplainingDistrictpoliciesandprocedures
• Preparingclearandconcisereports
• Interpretingandpreparingrevisionstoengineeringplansdrawingsandspecifications
• Communicatingclearlyandconciselybothorallyandinwriting
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes which may include screening for additional qualifications.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration a written examination and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates diplomas or other documents as required by law including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a preemployment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Preemployment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current fulltime District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

APPLICATION PROCESS

External applicants may only apply online at www.bart/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online either at www.bart/jobs or on Employee Connect.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full indicating dates of employment all positions held hours worked and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses degrees or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

NOTE

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply email acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the email for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position please email Employment Help at for assistance.

To verify submission of your application click on the My Career Tools link at the top of the Careers Home Page after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions please email the Employment Help at between the hours of 8:15am 5:00pm Monday Friday

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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.