Senior Engineer, Railroad Structures

Salary : $110,088.94 - $165,133.80 Annually
Location : San Carlos, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Rail
Department: Rail Development
Opening Date: 08/23/2024
Closing Date: 9/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
General
The Senior Engineer, Railroad Structures reports to the Manager, Engineering Structures and Facilities, and is responsible for Caltrain corridor engineering, construction support of capital improvement projects, maintenance support of facilities, project planning support, and design studies support for railroad structures including railroad stations, and railroad facilities for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).
Essential Functions & Duties
Examples of Essential Functions:

• Provide engineering support related to design review, renovations, structural improvements and repairs for Rail Operations, Capital Projects, Construction Management, and other Caltrain departments.
  
• Works closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to maintain railroad facilities, structures, tracks, tunnels and bridges (civil/structural).
  
• Review and perform capacity calculations on railway structures, design reviews and capital improvement projects to protect the integrity of the railroad structures, including historical preservation and to ensure technical requirements are met.
  
• Oversee projects to be performed by outside agencies (3rd party projects) working on Caltrain property.
  
• Participate in capital project development studies including consultant negotiations, estimating, and scheduling.
  
• Identify root causes of engineering structural issues and present appropriate solutions.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Review engineering design project documents including plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and constructability review reports.
  
• Review project design documents, interface with Caltrain Operations, monitor construction progress, and inspect construction fieldwork.
  
• Assist in monitoring and directing the railroad maintenance contractor for Caltrain structures.
  
• Perform on-site and routine inspection required by FRA, provide analysis and condition assessment of existing railroad structures.
  
• Monitor third party vendors on capital projects to protect the Agency's infrastructure and operational interests.
  
• Provide responsible and professional staff assistance to higher level management on projects and related matters.
  
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering, or another related field.
  
• Four (4) years of progressively increasing responsibility in structural engineering.

Additional Information
The Selection Process May Include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
Current Employment Benefits at Caltrain:
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Holidays: Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year
Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days per year
Cafeteria Plans: Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more
Transportation: Free rail transportation for employees. Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents
Work Location: Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time
Pension: Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)
Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position is not eligible for benefits.