Technical Program/Project Manager III, Equipment Engineer

Job DescriptionPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Do you love bringing complex engineering projects to life and shaping the systems that keep transit moving? The Technical Program/Project Manager III - Equipment Engineer (TPPM III) reports directly to the Vice President, Rolling Stock and Support Equipment. The TPPM III provides leadership and technical expertise throughout the complete project lifecycle of transit agency vehicles and support equipment assets, from initiation through commissioning. This role encompasses overseeing design, development, procurement, and integration of complex systems, ensuring compliance, managing contracts, and driving innovation in equipment management practices. The Equipment Engineer leads cross-functional teams, manages projects, and serves as a key resource for the organization. This role will report directly to reporting to the Vice President, Rolling Stock & Support Equipment. ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Provide strategic coordination and comprehensive management of transit agency vehicles and support equipment throughout its lifecycle (planning, procurement, implementation, integration, commissioning), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimal resource utilization. This includes overseeing design, development, and integration of complex systems, and contributing to long-term asset management planning and funding initiatives. Develop and manage all technical aspects of equipment projects, including defining specifications, evaluating engineering solutions, overseeing design reviews, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and resources, and ensuring proper documentation and adherence to best practices. This also involves effective project execution and risk management, problem resolution, and advising senior management. Oversee the procurement process and manage vendor relationships, including sourcing, contract negotiation, ensuring technical requirements are met, and managing warranty claims. Provide expert technical guidance, drive innovation, and implement best practices in equipment management. This includes directing the development and implementation of policies and procedures, evaluating complex technical proposals, diagnosing equipment problems, and developing/analyzing equipment specifications and maintenance procedures. Serve as the primary point of contact and facilitate effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders (internal teams, external partners, regulatory agencies), including preparing project correspondence, participating in meetings, and establishing/maintaining effective relationships. Serve as a department leader and subject matter expert, contribute to the organization's strategic direction, promote continuous improvement, mentor team members, adapt to agency priorities, and perform assigned duties, including supporting safety management systems. Serve as the primary point of contact and facilitate effective communication and coordination among internal teams, external stakeholders (including vendors, consultants, regulatory agencies), and engineering disciplines, including preparing internal and external project correspondence and participating in meetings. Ensure effective project execution and risk management, including identifying, documenting, and monitoring project issues and risks, managing change requests, and resolving problems, while also advising senior management on project status and recommending solutions. Ensure proper documentation and adherence to best practices throughout the project lifecycle, including maintaining and updating project activities and reports. Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns. Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. QualificationsWHAT YOU BRING Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field Six (6) years' experience managing projects involving the design, development, procurement, and delivery of rolling stock and support equipment including five (5) years of progressive experience in equipment engineering and procurement. Six (6) years' experience in a government or transit environment preferred Proven experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Operations procurement, services, and capital equipment. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Six Sigma certification is preferred. Professional Engineer License is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of standard safety practices rules and regulations in a transit environment. Knowledge in the review and development of drawings, specifications, and technical reports. Must demonstrate a technical knowledge of either electrical or mechanical equipment systems. Ability to diagnose problems and defects in company-owned equipment to provide input on how to solve problems. Skill in developing and analyzing complex equipment specifications. Skill in interpreting, preparing, and reading technical documents including specifications, diagrams, schematics, policies, standards, procedures, and regulations. Excellent communication skills including ability to listen and provide feedback, to communicate goals and objectives within a team environment, and to build relationships for trust and respect. Excellent management skills including ability to hold others and self-accountable, to make difficult decisions, when necessary, to focus on results, to analyze data, and to plan, develop, and implement formal work plans. Knowledge of basic management strategies and project coordination. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with staff and contractors and the ability to handle daily challenges and adjust to adversity. Must have excellent problem-solving abilities, organization, and facilitator presentation skills. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be customer oriented. Knowledge of engineering and project management methods and practices. Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Skill in developing and monitoring project budgets and timelines. Ability to work independently; to communicate effectively with co-workers, Professional Consultants, Contractors, governmental entities and the public. Knowledge of established preventative maintenance programs commercial transit facilities, vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of applicable industry and regulatory standards including OSHA, EPA, DEC, FMVSS, SAE, and ANSI. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions. This job requires on-site rail yard/trackside visits to inspect equipment, troubleshoot issues, and oversee maintenance or repairs. Expect potential exposure to noise, dust, grease, and various weather conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature. Incumbents must have the ability to stand, walk and travel 90% of the workday. This position may need to have the ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, to meet the department's needs. Moderate strength and stamina required for: lifting tools, climbing ladders, and accessing equipment in awkward positions might be necessary.Mental stamina requires the ability to focus, analyze problems, and make quick decisions in stressful situations. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described. Mobility Status: As a Stationed position, the incumbent is expected to be assigned an individual workspace. Expected to work in the office 4 days a week. CapMetro reserves the right to modify work status based on business needs. About Us CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives. We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year. About the Team At CapMetro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation. These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they're going WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Work with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members. Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home. If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center. ...and much more COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. xhmxlyz CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.