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The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
The Capital Project Delivery team is responsible for the of design and construction projects in Metras Capital Program. Major areas of ongoing project activity include: Stations & Parking (new stations major rehabs smaller updates); Bridges (repairs upgrades complete replacements); and Metra Facilities (yard facilities mechanical shops office buildings; crew facilities). The team also provides design expertise in various engineering disciplines for track infrastructure structure and signal work involving other railroads.
Reporting to the Senior Director Capital Project Delivery the Director Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Design plans directs and controls electrical mechanical and traction power capital design and construction projects on all eleven Metra commuter rail lines including yards shops railroad facilities administrative buildings and Metra headquarters.The primary duties include function as Metras lead engineer for mechanical electrical and traction power design packages coordinating the work of consulting engineers and other professional staff performing planning design or investigative functions. Direct staff of engineers engaged in the design planning field studies preparation of documents including specifications drawings technical calculations scope schedule and budgets for the procurement of electrical mechanical and traction power designs and systems. Review electrical and mechanical plans of other departments and coordinate work with officials or public and private agencies. Identify investigate estimate and recommend replacement of antiquated obsolete and inefficient electrical and mechanical systems in yards facilities and at the agencys headquarters. Review designs and technical drawings change orders and contract modifications for accuracy and compliance with federal and municipal regulations and codes design standards and project specifications; and negotiate costs.Approve time off coordinate staff schedules fill vacancies as necessary and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions performance evaluations and performance improvement disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring performance evaluations disciplinary
and/or termination procedures.Perform otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a school accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- In addition to #1 must have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible electrical or mechanical engineering experience in the design construction and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems including: power lighting HVAC compressed air fueling industrial controls and other electrical and mechanical systems. Must have experience in substation and traction power design.
- Must have five years of direct supervisory experience that includes daytoday employee management assigning tasks providing guidance and training monitoring performance conflict management hiring discipline and/or termination.
- Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering design construction and maintenance principles and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of local electrical and NFPA70/NEC Codes.
- Considerable knowledge of AC/DC traction power distribution systems.
- Considerable knowledge of switch gears rectifiers supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems.
- Considerable knowledge of applicable computer software packages and applications including CAD.
- Good knowledge of HVAC system design.
- Functional knowledge of budgetary processes and basic accounting principles.
- Considerable organizational analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of management employees external groups and organizations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in project management methods practices and procedures.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Word and Excel.
- Ability to develop and implement policy and work methods practices and procedures.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to review project deliverables in design and construction computer software packages and applications including CAD.
- A valid Illinois Professional Engineer license required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Ability to stand walk and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Hearing/Visual acuity far/near depth perception field of vision color vision.
- Must be able to operate a vehicle.
- Must be willing to travel within and outsideMetras 6county region.
- Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoon evenings or weekends.
Preferences:
- Experience working in the railroad or transportation industry is strongly preferred.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize Metra prohibits applicants and employees use or possession of (or paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of in their bodies including synthetic and/or nonsynthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application participate in interviews complete any preemployment testing or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to licants andemployees use or possession of (or paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of in their bodies including synthetic and/or nonsynthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application participate in interviews complete any preemployment testing or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Employment Type
Full Time
