Principal Engineer, MOW

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Principal Engineer, MOW

Salary

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Location

Gresham, OR

Job Type

Non-Union Regular Full-Time

Job Number

24-00129

Department

Maintenance (Non Union)

Division

Rail MOW Administration

Opening Date

06/24/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Description

Lead TriMet's OCS engineering technical support.

Perform engineering duties as a fully competent and experienced engineer in all aspects of Maintenance of Way (MOW), and a specialty in at least one of the following: signals, traction power, track/rail, or structures. Duties include working on a range of MOW engineering tasks, requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, maintenance procedures, and criteria, and assisting in the resolution of complex engineering, maintenance, planning, and policy issues.

This role requires being in office four (4) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

Essential Functions

• Provide professional engineering services in developing and reviewing conceptual and detailed design of railroad signals, substations and overhead catenary (OCS) systems, track, rail, and structures. Signals relay and PLC technology, catenary and or track components, substation components and relationship of OCS/Substations/Signals in an electrified railroad environment.

• Prepare designs, calculations, cost estimates, documentation and public presentation material related to MOW Signals/Substations/OCS systems, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of defects.

• Evaluate the functional feasibility, electrical and mechanical design, and system reliability of various electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and hardware associated with future and existing MAX maintenance of way systems as they relate to the MOW Signals and Traction Power system maintenance and repair. Coordinate with other TriMet engineers, staff and consultants to ensure compatible designs.

• Review product and systems submittals for compliance with contract requirements and TriMet criteria. Prepare documents for the maintenance standards and procedures of MOW Signal and Traction Power systems, installations and equipment.

• Assist with administration of contracts relating to the procurement, installation, testing and start-up of various MOW disciplines, hardware, software, and related equipment. Coordinate with systems engineering, consultants and other system, track, structural, and civil contracts on construction issues.

• Prepare minutes, documentation, specifications and technical reports, and review such material generated by others. Assist with preparation of contract specifications and bid documents.

• Responsible for approving and maximizing: 1) relevant design criteria, 2) MOW inspection and test procedures, 3) MOW Maintenance Standards.

• Monitor maintenance and manufacturing activities to assure contractual and manufacturer compliance. Perform field measurements and calculations to verify quantities and quality of completed work. Assist with contracts administration for management of equipment procurement, testing and consultant contracts.

• Provide lead expert guidance to MOW management, supervisors, consultants, systems engineering and other support staff as required for specific assignments and within the guidelines provided by the MOW Director of Operations.

• Represent TriMet at various interagency meetings and industry meetings as a technical representative.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant engineering degree is required.

A minimum of six (6) years total credited experience.*

Six (6) years of experience as a competent practicing engineer is required.

Six (6) years of engineering experience in an area directly applicable to MOW signals, OCS and substation systems design, inspection, and manufacturing or maintenance management is required.

A PE - Professional Engineer license/certificate is required within one (1) year of employment.

Or any equivalent combination of training or experience.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA

Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range

Minimum: $114,749.00

Maximum: $172,125.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)

2. Panel Interviews

3. Reference Check

   Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.