Manager, Engineering

Join our team! WMATAs Communications and Signaling team is looking for dynamic leader to lead our Process Governance Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of leading cross functional teams and delivering Safety, Quality, and Business Process Management improvements. We are looking for someone to bring a strategic mindset to drive innovation and efficiency, demonstrate a high level of knowledge in rail operations, multi-team collaborations, stakeholder engagement and record of delivering projects on time and on budget. If you are up for the challenge, we are excited to talk to you!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/power engineering

Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) years diversified experience in managing and administering large-scale traction power or electrical engineering and construction programs as it applies to electrical power systems and/or heavy rail transit system to include:
• Experience in technical management, systems integration
• Some supervisory experience

Certification/License:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in at least one of the signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA compact (i.e., Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia)
• Must acquire within one (1) year of hire and maintain for the duration of time in job

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or electrical Power engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in at least one of the signatory jurisdictions WMATA compact (i.e., Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia)
• Management and Supervisory Experience

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.

Job Duties:

• Develops engineering plans, schedules and estimates for Metro's systems design and construction program; advises and coordinates with various staff within Metro.
• Provides overall direction for the resolution of engineering problems.
• Supervises the work of engineers engaged in design development and review and approval of design plans, shop drawings, technical analyses, and test documentation submitted to assure conformance with contract requirements.
• Manages the technical design and constructability reviews of proposed construction contracts and the final review of as-built drawings; provides staff comments on the needed improvement of contract specifications and drawings.
• Responds to field construction problems via in-house designs or coordinates with appropriate consultants and section designers; manages value engineering reviews that delineate the advantages and disadvantages of a contractor's proposals and renders conclusions, recommendations and determinations as to merit of the proposals.
• Assists the Office of General Counsel (COUN) and the Office of Procurement and Material (PRMT) with technical advice pertaining to Metro construction contracts. Recommends which matters should be taken to court and provides expert witness testimony and similar services when requested.
• Prepares or reviews and presents oral and written reports or recommendations as required.
• Supervises staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate staff training is provided.
• Makes recommendations to senior management on the application of new technology for the Metro's operating systems.
• Coordinates with power maintenance managers and supervisors for the development of preventive, predictive maintenance instructions and engineering modification instruction. Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of preventive maintenance instructions and the engineering modification instructions
• Continuously update specifications and standard drawings in accordance with lessons learned from projects and latest industry standards.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing:

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.