Principal Engineer, Major Projects

2 weeks ago

Pomona, California, United States Metrolink Full time
Purpose of Position

The primary objective of this role is to support the annual State of Good Repair (SGR) program at Metrolink, encompassing preliminary project planning phases, design, and construction of funded projects.

This may also involve supporting grants funded outside of the annual budget process or assisting with new capital projects that incorporate SGR improvements.

The SGR Program at Metrolink represents high-priority and safety-critical projects within the agency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide oversight for SCRRA's inspections, condition ratings, state of good repair, and asset management system rehabilitation programming under the direction of the Director, State of Good Repair.
  • Serve as the project manager and subject matter expert for major State of Good Repair projects and other major projects as assigned.
  • Act as Metrolink's FRA 237 Bridge Engineer, overseeing the QC/QA program for structures in conjunction with the bridge, culvert, and tunnel inspection program; reporting findings to Bridge Management Program stakeholders; and providing oversight and coordination for the auditing of bridge inspection reports as required.
  • Review and approve load rating reports provided by designated Railroad Bridge Engineers.
  • Participate in the review and coordination of Railroad High-Wide Heavy Load movements.
  • Manage SCRRA's Project Management (PM), Construction Management (CM) consultant contracts, job order contracts, construction contracts, or other necessary contracts for assigned projects.
  • Oversee the delivery of SCRRA state of good repair projects, coordinating SGR project design with the Principal Engineer of Design and Construction.
  • Ensure internal and external projects are managed according to requirements and expectations for scope, schedule, budget, functional quality, and safety, meeting stakeholder expectations.
  • Proactively manage scope, budget, schedule, functional quality, internal and external impacts, and assure projects are designed and constructed safely with no or minimal impacts to railroad operations.
  • Perform and/or review engineering work, highly specialized design, research, and analysis.
  • Provide support and guidance for the establishment of asset management tools and reports, including the Trapeze EAM system, RAMS Database, the Metrolink Rehabilitation Plan, and other condition measuring tools or programs.
  • Assist the Director, State of Good Repair, in the establishment of the annual capital budgets, including inputting project details, verifying field data, and preparing reports or presentations on the annual program.
  • Manage consultant contracts, contract task orders, schedule, cost, and scope.
  • Provide oversight for the work of consultants and contractors.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, provide technical review of the design work, manage task orders, and monitor schedules for design, and compile and review project cost estimates.
  • Evaluate progress of project(s) to determine if time schedules will be met and submit reports to the executives.
  • Direct small or short deadline project designs related to the SGR program.
  • Represent the Authority at public and joint department meetings; make presentations to groups including the Board of Directors.
  • Provide coordination and support for SCRRA maintenance department and participate in prioritization meetings to effectively spend SGR funding in the proper locations.
  • Plan, manage, and direct the work of staff and consultants; effectively supervising, coaching, and training.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of total experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree.
  • A minimum three (3) years' design or construction experience with a Commuter/Passenger or Class 1 Freight Railroad or as a consultant or contractor working on long-term assignments involving Commuter/Passenger or Class 1 Freight Railroad Projects.
  • A minimum six (6) years of relevant and progressively increasing experience in the area of construction or engineering.
  • Experience must include at least two (2) years of contract management of engineering or construction projects and two years of experience managing the work of staff or consultants.
  • A minimum five (5) years of experience in managing railroad or transit construction projects, including three years of experience managing railroad projects on dense traffic 'active' railroad corridors.
  • California Professional Engineers License (Civil), or ability to obtain the license within 12 months is required.
  • Must pass tests for Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) and Railroad General Code of Operating Rules (GCQR) within one year of employment.
  • Valid Class 'C' California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than 3 moving violations and no DUI's within the last 3 years.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • FRA's Bridge Management Program requirements (preferred).
  • Public sector and SCRRA.
  • Principles and practices of civil engineering, including design, construction, and maintenance requirements in an active railroad environment.
  • Modern techniques, methods, procedures, and practices of project management and construction management.
  • Methods and techniques of conducting engineering inspections and condition assessments for Railroad Infrastructure.
  • Methods and techniques of engineering plan review and approval.
  • Principles of supervision.
  • Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Physical Requirements

Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations.

Operate tools to perform the duties of the position, such as computers, office equipment, and work-related machinery.

Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs.

Exchange ideas by means of communication.

Visual acuity to detect, identify, and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks.

Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks.

Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations.

Working Conditions

Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature.

Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.).

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