Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop a data-driven predictive maintenance program in collaboration with ELES staff
• Create CAD drawings of existing vertical transportation equipment
• Support ELES in upgrading the in-house remote monitoring systems
• Interface with other offices to ensure integration and support of Authority systems
• Initiate and conduct studies to measure efficiency and effectiveness of current and proposed systems
• Prepare concise management-level reports on projects and technical issues
• Perform software engineering tasks including requirements specification, system design, development, quality assurance, documentation, and testing
• Work with assigned application systems such as elevator and escalator monitoring data concentrators, communications, networks, microprocessors, and track circuit monitoring tools
• Serve as project engineer for system configuration management, including version control and software change oversight
• Make recommendations on hardware platforms and preferred programming languages for future development
• Represent ELES at meetings with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders; review designs for WMATA standards compliance and interoperability; provide feedback and approvals
• Provide operational guidance, technical advice, and training to Authority staff
• Ensure high levels of performance and reliability for major application systems
• Develop, review, and update WMATA standards, criteria, and specifications in alignment with industry practices
• Prepare technical specifications and task orders for procurement of hardware, software, test equipment, and services
• Work closely with end users to understand information requirements and resolve problems
• Maintain service request logs and project work plans; prepare status reports to track progress
• Advise supervisors on system modifications, deficiencies, user requirements, and recommend improvements
• Coordinate with WMATA personnel to accomplish assigned tasks
• Prepare materials lists and action items for task completion
• Provide draft documents to stakeholders, incorporate comments, and finalize
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physical sciences
• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in time-critical process-control computer systems design, development, and maintenance
• Extensive expertise in software engineering for time-critical control system design, operation, and maintenance
• Strong project management skills in complex technical environments, including meeting operational requirements, minimizing outages, conserving resources, and ensuring ease of use and maintenance
• Knowledge of concepts, standards, products, and technical support within assigned areas
• Skills in estimating, scheduling, planning, control, and reporting
• Ability to independently customize, implement, and maintain assigned systems in both development and production
• Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physical sciences (optional)
• Knowledge of two or more of the following: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Object-Oriented languages, ladder logic programming, assembly language, proprietary microprocessor compiler syntax, relational database programming, Boolean logic, and command languages

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc.
• Salary will depend on experience and credentials