Engineer (Facilities) (Non-Represented)

About the Role

BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. This position is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, mission-driven organization where your engineering expertise directly supports the safe and reliable movement of people across the Bay Area. Engineers in the Facilities Division work at the intersection of capital project delivery, preventative maintenance, and construction maintenance, making every day both challenging and rewarding.

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for Engineer vacancies that may occur within the next six months within the Facilities Division of BART's Office of Infrastructure Delivery. We are seeking talented engineers with backgrounds in preventative maintenance and construction maintenance. Engineers in this pool will support the planning, design, and delivery of projects related to the development and modification of BART's facility infrastructure and systems. While all engineering disciplines are welcomed, candidates with education and experience in the maintenance branch of engineering are strongly preferred. Successful candidates will bring a blend of field and office experience, thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and demonstrate the versatility to work across project delivery and maintenance functions. Please note, off-shift and weekend availability is required when operational needs demand it.

Responsibilities

As an Engineer in the Facilities Division, your work will span the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects and maintenance programs, including but not limited to:

• Supporting the planning, design, and construction of improvements to BART's facilities infrastructure and facility systems
• Developing drawings, specifications, and engineering estimates for construction contracts on well-defined, smaller-scale projects with a high degree of independence
• Applying preventative and corrective maintenance engineering principles to a diverse inventory of BART equipment and systems
• Contributing to project controls activities, including the development and monitoring of schedules, risk registers, earned value tracking, and cost projections
• Serving as a technical resource for field and construction crews, troubleshooting complex issues in real-time, including during off-hours when critical systems require immediate attention
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams composed of engineers, planners, contractors, and operations staff
• Engaging with BART leadership, management, and external stakeholders through clear, concise technical communication
• Preparing engineering specifications, preliminary cost estimates, engineering drawings, sketches, calculations and analyses
• Preparing engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates for engineering construction projects; preparing and/or reviewing the adequacy and accuracy of computations
• Assisting in the establishment of schedules and methods for providing engineering project oversight services; responsible for the verification of quantities of materials and adherence to specifications; may recommend resources to be allocated
• Monitoring work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; evaluating proposed changes to approved plans and specifications
• Recommending approval of and submitting contractor's progress payment applications; performing audits of contractor and suppliers to ensure adherence to established policies procedures
• Preparing a variety of reports and correspondence on project matters including Inspector's Daily Reports, monthly and final completion reports, contract modifications negotiations, field and design engineering changes, and correspondence with the contractor on fulfillment of requirements
• Discussing and coordinating engineering design or construction project activities with design engineering staff and other affected engineering personnel
• Maintaining awareness of progress on assigned engineering design or construction projects to ensure compliance with designated time and cost schedules
• Providing assistance to inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction
• Reviewing construction design plans to evaluate potential construction problems; monitoring construction project expenditures
• Utilizing a variety of engineering programs and application including CADD
• Attending and participating in professional group meetings; staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction
• Conducting field inspections; ensuring compliance with specifications

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university. A college degree is preferred.

Experience: Two years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable engineering design and construction project experience. Additional engineering experience may be substituted for the above education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of engineering in assigned discipline area
• Operations, services and activities of an engineering design and construction program
• Principles and practices of engineering cost estimating
• Methods and techniques of field measuring and testing
• Engineering contract administration principles and practices
• Materials and equipment methods utilized in engineering
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in related engineering report preparation
• Advanced mathematical principles
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in construction engineering design including CADD
• Related building codes, regulations and provisions
• Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability In:

• Applying principles and practices in engineering design and construction in assigned projects
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Interpreting and preparing revisions to engineering plans, drawings, and specifications
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Competencies for Most Qualified Candidates

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Engineering Skills (Field and Office): Demonstrated ability to perform engineering work effectively in both office and field environments, adapting seamlessly between design tasks and hands-on site engagement
• Engineering Principles and Emerging Technology: A solid foundational understanding of engineering principles paired with a genuine curiosity and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, industry developments, and evolving best practices
• Equipment Maintenance Approaches: Familiarity with a variety of maintenance methodologies, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and the ability to determine and apply the most appropriate approach to diverse equipment and systems
• Independent Project Work: Proven ability to work independently on smaller, well-defined projects, including the development of drawings, specifications, and engineering estimates for construction contracts with minimal oversight
• Problem-Solving Ability: Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated track record of identifying root causes and implementing effective, lasting solutions in complex engineering environments
• Project Controls Proficiency: Working knowledge of project control tools, including scheduling software, risk registers, earned value management, and cost projection methodologies
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to deliver clear presentations, author concise and accurate technical reports, and translate complex or highly technical issues for non-technical BART management and leadership audiences
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, construction, and administrative functions
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness and availability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including off-shift hours and weekends, to meet the demands of challenging project or technical issues and time-sensitive maintenance-related needs

Pay

Pay Band E06 (Non-Represented) $131,259.00/annually (minimum) - $198,858.00/annually (maximum). The negotiable salary offer will be between $131,259.00 - $147,069.00 annually, commensurate with education and experience.