Director of Engineering

Director, Engineering (Geotechnical)

The following areas of Education & Requirements are required:

Education & Requirements:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering, or Architecture
• Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred

Experience Plus:

• Experience with bridges and/or underground tunnels
• Experience in the transportation industry

Job Summary: Oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large scale transportation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages large-scale engineering and architectural activities for major rail and bus projects to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus and rail facilities
• Oversees the management of consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment
• Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes; oversees change control process
• Participates in the preparation of contract front end documents
• Directs preparation of feasibility and trade-off studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses
• Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives
• Reviews consultants plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness
• Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third party, and operations problems
• Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness Interfaces with the various divisions of
• Metro Plans budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets
• Represents Metro before outside agencies
• Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings
• Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations
• Project management and control practices Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures Metro policies and procedures Principles of supervision
• Applicable business software applications

Skilled in:

• Planning, organizing, and managing large-scale design and construction projects
• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects
• Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Negotiating

Minimum Requirements:

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Education bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture Experience
• Five years of relevant management-level experience as an engineer, architect or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects with at least two years of experience in specialized area of assignment