Manager, Engineering, Facilities, and Stations

Overview

The Manager, Engineering, Facilities, and Stations reports to the Deputy Director, Infrastructure Engineering and is responsible for managing engineering functions related to Caltrain facilities and stations, including design reviews and inspections of facilities and stations for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

• Provide engineering direction and oversight for facilities and stations improvement projects through planning, design, and construction.

• Develop and manage maintenance programs for facilities and stations.

• Ensure conformance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements for facilities and stations.

• Supervise staff, hire, mentor, ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed, participate in selection of staff, and coordinate staff training and professional development.

• Manage the design review of project documentation such as drawings, basis of design, specifications, technical reports, and calculations for compliance with Caltrain standards and for cost effectiveness of the design.

• Provide engineering support and technical input to the Planning department to develop project scopes.

• Assist Maintenance Department to develop the annual and long-term railroad track engineering and maintenance plans, coordinate these plans with capital projects, and support to implement the plans.

• Perform QA reviews of RFIs and submittals, and participate in change order review and final inspections to construction.

• Review and evaluate project-specific designs and provide technical recommendations to the design variance approval process.

• Coordinate with other agencies such as the California Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Railroad Administration, Union Pacific Railroad and other interested parties.

• Maintain and develop engineering standards.

• Act as Caltrain engineering lead on matters related to facilities and stations capital improvements projects.

• Train, motivate and monitor staff activities, provide direction, and identify and resolve problems.

• Provide on-call, 24/7 engineering support.

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.

• Five (5) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience in design and engineering in a railroad, engineering firm, or public works agency with a minimum of two years managing professional staff.

• Two (2) years of experience managing or directly supervising staff.

The Selection Process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.

The Selection Process Also May Include related accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and Caltrain policy. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at the number provided in the official posting.

For additional information on Caltrain benefits, please visit the official jobs page at:

Holidays:
Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year

Paid Time Off:
Up to 26 days per year

Cafeteria Plans:
Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more

Transportation:
Free rail transportation for employees. Free bus transportation for employees and qualified dependents

Work Location:

Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time

Pension:
Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)

Classic Members – 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation

New Members – 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation

• To apply, please visit the Caltrain jobs page. Complete an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Open until filled. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire (If required). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at the contact…