Chief Engineer Vehicles, Bus

Marketing Statement

Metro is seeking a Chief Engineer, Bus, to lead the engineering strategy for one of the nations largest and most complex transit bus fleets. This senior leadership role oversees the full technical lifecycle of more than 1,400 heavy-duty transit buses and a diverse non-revenue fleet, supporting safe, reliable, and sustainable service across the Washington, DC region. The Chief Engineer, Bus will play a central role in fleet modernization initiatives, including zero- and low-emission technologies, reliability-driven design improvements, operator safety enhancements, and data-informed maintenance practices.

Working closely with operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, and training teams, this role ensures that engineering decisions perform effectively in real-world service conditions. This is a high-impact opportunity to apply disciplined engineering leadership to public service, with national visibility and a direct influence on daily service delivery, safety, and the customer experience for millions of riders.

WMATA offers a rich benefit package to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement plan as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and free transportation on Metrobus and rail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, Business Administration and/or a related field.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a High School Diploma and four, (4), years of progressively responsible engineering management, contract oversight and / or maintenance engineering experience for a multi-disciplined engineering program (encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic systems, environmental and industrial engineering) may be considered.

Experience

• A minimum ten (10 ) years of progressively responsible engineering management, contract oversight and / or maintenance engineering experience, for a multi-disciplined engineering program (encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic systems, environmental and industrial engineering), within a large transit or bus vehicular and heavy equipment organization, to include interfacing with Federal oversight authorities, elected officials and/or senior-level, regulatory municipal officials.

Certification/Licensure

• Valid driver's license in the jurisdiction of residence.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia is desired but not required.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Maintenance Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
• Management experience in a transit environment
• Demonstrated understanding of Federal Transit Administration regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles
• Demonstrated experience managing a diverse staff

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation:

• In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

SUMMARY

The Chief Engineer Vehicles is a senior-level management position responsible for planning, directing, overseeing and coordinating an effective, well-integrated and comprehensive engineering program pertaining to buses, heavy equipment and their associated systems. The incumbent is the prime engineering resource for all bus vehicle aspects of the Authority and serves as an in-house consultant. The incumbent develops, revises and implements vehicle engineering policies, procedures and standards.

Directs, oversees and monitors engineering activities of consultants to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications. Provides information to various elected officials and the Board of Directors on vehicle engineering, process management and procurement matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs the Office of Bus Vehicle Engineering staff in all mechanical, electrical, electronic systems, environmental and industrial engineering tasks required for the effective and efficient procurement, operation and maintenance of buses and their associated systems (e.g., communications, power, etc.). In addition, oversees the functions of Bus Maintenance Technical Support, Warranty and Training departments.
• Develops revises and implements vehicle engineering policies, procedures and standards. Ensures policies, procedures and standards comply with legal, safety and other requirements.
• Develops, reviews and approves technical engineering and…