Sr. Vehicle Engineer (RAIL) at Washington

Job Description

Sr. Vehicle Engineer (RAIL)
Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

This is responsible, professional engineering and project management work of a difficult nature. An employee in this class is responsible for ensuring design and maintenance integrity of rail car and maintenance vehicles and vehicle systems, subsystems and support equipment. The employee is also responsible for initiating and providing analysis and implementation of modifications to equipment and for evaluating equipment performance, condition, and characteristics. Employee is responsible for integrating broadly-stated policies or objectives into preventative or corrective maintenance programs.

DUTIES:

Ensures that the requirements for new rapid transit cars, maintenance vehicles and their related systems, subsystems, and support equipment are included in Authority specifications. Serves as project engineer for procurement of equipment or services related to rail transit cars and maintenance vehicles.

Reviews and evaluates the performance of transit and maintenance vehicle systems, subsystems and components to determine the nature and cause of problems that develop in the operation of rail vehicles, recommending immediate corrective actions or special maintenance procedures and calibration routines that will eliminate future failures. May direct other engineers on a project basis.

Investigates and prepares reports on technical studies relating to maintenance and testing requirements of transit car systems and subsystems. Evaluates technical proposals, cost estimates, specifications, and designs for compliance with the Authoritys operational needs.

Develops effective standards for equipment and system testing, determining cause and effect of maintenance failures. Directs the operational tests of rapid transit car systems and subsystems in coordination with maintenance or engineering personnel.

Analyzes specific modifications that may be required of existing designs for potential effects in the areas of transit car performance, cost, time requirements, reliability and maintainability. Performs life cycle cost analyses to determine effectiveness of current systems and equipment in meeting service requirements.

Performs engineering and technical inspections of new vehicles and newly installed, modified, or existing equipment to ensure conformity with the Authoritys installation, performance and maintenance standards. Reviews contractor submittals, evaluates test procedures, maintenance manuals and inspection schedules for new equipment. Recommends improvements in these documents to enhance reliability objectives.

Develops preventive maintenance procedures for equipment and recommends adjustments to maintenance schedules as necessary to improve reliability or respond to changing operating conditions.

Reviews equipment condition and reliability and recommends systems or subsystems for replacement or rehabilitation under the Capital Improvement Program. Prepares staff summary sheets, fact sheets, talking papers, progress reports; develops time, equipment and personnel estimates.

Develops technical specifications and design for new vehicle and/or replacement equipment, develops implementation schedules and coordinates installation, monitors progress and schedule adherence and ensures timely, within budget, contract completion.

Provides technical assistance to car maintenance supervisors and guidance to technicians and Authority staff in conducting investigations concerning transit car related problems; ensures technical requirements for the maintenance of new and redesigned equipment are properly communicated to the appropriate supervisory personnel.

Develops test equipment and procedures or revises existing equipment to meet standardization requirements for the maintenance of rail vehicles.

Provides technical assistance to training personnel on the development of instructional programs to assure the required skill levels are available to maintain new and redesigned systems requirements.

Maintains awareness of the safety implications of design changes and confers with appropriate personnel prior to implementation to ensure that safety-related requirements are satisfied. Prepares a variety of technical reports covering equipment and system design, compatibilities, life spans and maintenance costs as required.

Represents the Authority at meetings with consultants and contractors as required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of engineering design requirements and operational characteristics of rapid transit vehicles and associated support equipment including revenue vehicles, track maintenance equipment and shop support equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of design requirements, applicable programming languages and techniques in the development of specifications, cost estimates and schedules pertaining to vehicle related projects.
• Thorough knowledge of Authority=s periodic inspection, maintenance management and planning systems, and related safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose problems and to provide necessary recommendations for correction; and ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, drawings and technical documents.
• Ability to work with or direct the efforts of consultants, contractors, manufacturers and Authority staff in resolution of vehicle-related problems and to provide technical guidance and expertise to the responsible maintenance groups.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to comprehend and utilize various types and levels of technical documentation relative to other applicable engineering disciplines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those individuals and organizations with whom cooperation and interface is required.
• Ability to stay abreast of the state-of-the -art technology related to transit rail vehicles and maintenance method and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing..

Salary Range - $75,209 $110,277

Job Requirements

Sr. Vehicle Engineer (RAIL)
Qualification Requirements:

In order to be considered for employment all applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience on their application.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field and six (6) years of considerable progressively responsible engineering experience in developing and managing rapid rail transit systems/programs. Or, an equivalent combination of post-high school education and more than six (6) years of considerable progressively responsible engineering experience in developing and managing rapid rail transit systems/programs.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Education, training, and experience
• Personal Interview
• Medical examination which may include alcohol and drug testing
• Performance and attendance record
• Background check to include criminal, education, work and drivers record.

Closing Statement

Posted salary ranges and offers are subject to Union contract agreements and Metro salary administration guidelines.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from minorities, females, and persons with disabilities.


Country: USA, State: Dist of Columbia, City: Washington, Company: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.