Salary: $76,190.40 - $114,275.20 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400035
Cabinet: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Cost Center: 8010 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION/ENG
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Perform professional-level engineering work in support of Metro projects with the goal of achieving compliance with Metro standards, directives and project objectives.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of May 5th, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties

Prepares workplans, drawings, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, training requirements, specifications, estimates, and operational needs within Metro's standards and requirements

Reviews and analyzes data, specifications, drawings, and blueprints, then makes changes or recommendations; negotiates changes with vendors

Coordinates with technical consultants to review technical drawings and documents

Coordinates projects for design, construction, and modification of Metro facilities with all parties involved, including internal agency employees, and outside contractors

Oversees contractor/consultant work for compliance with schedule and budget

Reviews new rules, regulations, and codes

Prepares technical reports, feasibility studies, economic analysis, and correspondence

Performs inspections on completed work

Coordinates services with outside agencies

Represents Metro with construction/engineering/supplier community

Interviews or surveys users to understand needs and requirements for designs

Writes Scope of Work (SOW) for each project

Responds to service requests to improve or repair existing designs or systems

Inspects structural, system, or design damage after natural disasters or fires

Maintains various files and records

Interprets contract specifications, codes, and safety orders

Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees in operating engineering systems, software, and equipment

Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Three years of relevant experience performing engineering work in appropriate discipline; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

State of California registration as a Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline desirable
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Licensed as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

Experience performing engineering work on multi-disciplinary engineering projects for heavy civil, and public works.
Experience performing reviews and analyses of data, specifications, and drawings and making recommendations for changes based on the results.
Experience preparing reports, correspondence, and other technical writing on an engineering and/or construction project.
Experience maintaining various files and/or records on a complex engineering and/or construction project.
California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or certify as Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred.

Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Theories, principles, and practices of engineering in applicable discipline, such as civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and electronic, or environmental engineering

Fundamentals of architecture, design, construction, and equipment fabrication

Telecommunication systems, microwave radio, and two-way radio

Software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e.g., AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) and Visio

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including building and zoning codes

Engineering mathematics

Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Project management and control practices

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

Performing complex engineering work in assigned discipline

Using computer-aided tools and products

Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Analyzing situations and data, identifying problems, and exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions

Prioritizing work and multi-tasking

Reading, understanding, and applying technical specifications, blueprints, drawings, documents, and instructions

Mediating and negotiating

Performing engineering calculations

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

Manage projects from start to finish

Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Provide guidance and assistance to new or entry-level staff

Travel to project sites, which may include sites located on tall buildings and mountains

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Typical office situation

Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table

Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

Communicating through speech in the English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

Kaiser medical insurance
Public Pension Plan
457/401K Plan
Flex Spending
Paid Sick Time
Fare Media
Rideshare Subsidies
Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at
01

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
Associate degree from an accredited college or university
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
PhD from an accredited college or university

03

Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have performing engineering work in appropriate discipline.

No relevant experience
Less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 5 years
5 years or more, but less than 7 years
7 years or more

04

If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05

Do you have relevant experience performing engineering work on multi-disciplinary engineering projects for heavy civil, and public works?

06

If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
07

Do you have relevant experience performing reviews and analyses of data, specifications, and drawings and making recommendations for changes based on the results?

08

If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
09

Do you have relevant experience preparing reports, correspondence, and other technical writing on an engineering and/or construction project?

10

If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
11

Do you have relevant experience maintaining various files and/or records on a complex engineering and/or construction project?

12

If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
13

Do you have a California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or certified as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT)?

14

If you indicated "Yes" in the previous question, please write which license or certification you currently possess. If you indicated "No" in the previous question, please write "N/A".
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