Director, Engineering (Electrical)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Engineering (Electrical) will perform complex electrical engineering design, and oversee technical staff and consultants performing electrical engineering design services related to rail and bus facilities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Director of Engineering (Electrical) reports to the Senior Director, Engineering and the Deputy Executive Officer, Capital Projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Engineering (Electrical)

• Oversees and manages Metro Engineering activities for major rail and bus facilities to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state and local regulatory requirements
• Performs complex electrical engineering design related to major rail and bus facilities. Signs and seals the final design documents
• 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
• Directs/prepares feasibility studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses
• Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives
• 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 including Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Southern California Edison (SCE)
• Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials
• Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third party, and operations problems
• Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
• Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings
• Participates in the preparation of contract front-end documents
• Reviews consultants’ plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness
• 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 subordinate employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, and practices of applicable codes, standards, and guidelines in electrical engineering
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing standards, and rail transit operations
• Project management and control practices
• Principles of supervision

 Ability to:

• Plan, design, and manage large-scale electrical engineering projects
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and contracts
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Manage projects from start-up to completion
• Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Supervise subordinate staff
• Read, analyze, and interpret engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects
• Read, write, speak, and understand English