BART · 6 hours ago
Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$138K/yr - $209K/yr
3+ years expBART is looking for a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer to solve complex engineering problems related to transit vehicles. The role involves overseeing the repair, overhaul, testing, and evaluation of various vehicle systems and components, ensuring their reliability and compliance with engineering standards.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Responsible for the more difficult and complex repair, overhaul, evaluation, and reliability of District transit vehicles including electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and components; investigates and determines the cause of major transit vehicle equipment failures
Develops and prepares technical specifications for new and rebuilt transit vehicles and components; oversees the testing and quality assurance of supplier materials
Provides technical support to the shops to ensure that the District’s revenue fleet’s HVAC systems are functioning well
Designs and specifies special testing and servicing equipment to troubleshoot and maintain various transit vehicle subsystems
Reviews assigned engineering drawings and documents; ensures contract compliance, the use of proper engineering methods and compatibility with other systems
Attends design review meetings and presents the District's position on new and rebuilt transit vehicle issues
Defines quality assurance criteria and inspection procedures for maintenance and repair of transit vehicles; audits maintenance staff to ensure compliance with standards
Determines District requirements for electrical and electro-mechanical subsystems; researches industry standards and incorporates into specifications as applicable
Analyzes complex vehicle equipment failures; develops, implements and documents resulting maintenance procedures and equipment design changes
Identifies and resolves transit vehicle project issues; resolves or refers to appropriate division
Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including vehicle systems engineering methods, procedures and techniques
Operates a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner including electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical test equipment
Reviews and approves/rejects drawings and other technical submittals from car builder for new D and E-car trains
Prepares a variety of analytical and statistical reports on program operations and activities
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle systems engineering
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
The equivalent of three (3) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering experience or related experience
Engineer-In-Training certification
Experience in producing high-quality technical reports and standardized procedures for operational use
Previous experience working in a shop environment
Demonstrate the ability to clearly express ideas and suggestions, influence stakeholders without formal authority, and proactively propose solutions to identified challenges, as evidenced through feedback, participation in discussions, and documented outcomes
Experience with time-sensitive projects, and strong problem-solving skills
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 pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements
Pre-employment processing will also include a background check
Preferred
Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred
Benefits
Excellent pay
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid time off
CalPERS retirement program
Company
BART
As early as 1911, visionaries considered a ''Jules Verne'' concept of building an underwater tube across San Francisco Bay.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.8MKey Investors
Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-08-28Grant· $6.8M
Leadership Team
Alicia Trost
Chief Communications Officer
Michael Forte
Assistant Chief Transportation Officer
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