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

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