The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for managing the rail transit standards and criteria and reviewing corridor design and construction projects including evaluating scope, budget, and schedules. Typical duties include managing and coordinating engineering activities in support of transit capital improvements; reviewing designs and plans for compliance with Valley Metro standards and criteria; and providing highly responsible and complex technical support to the assigned Manager and capital projects teams.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, AND six years of increasingly responsible experience in the design and/or management of capital projects:
• Three of the six years must reflect experience in the design of capital projects, particularly public-transit or transportation-focused projects
• A minimum of two years of experience in light rail, streetcar, heavy rail, other passenger rail, or freight rail design is highly desired but not required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Arizona.
  1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a professionally registered engineer is highly preferred

NOTE: P.E. experience in another state qualifies as experience under this requirement, P.E. in Arizona must be obtained within 6 months of hire date

A valid Arizona Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation efficiently when required to complete essential job functions

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

 

The statements listed below describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.?

• Reviews contract documents, shop drawings, design plans, specifications, RFI (request for information), and other related design and construction documentation for compliance with codes, project specifications, and agency criteria

• Provides continuous updates of the Agency’s design criteria manuals, standard project specifications, and standard details for Valley Metro's light rail, streetcar, and bus programs through program status reporting to the assigned Manager. Reviews and approves Design Criteria Revisions/Deviations.

• Provides technical expertise and oversight of rail standards and issues for Valley Metro and interacts with design consultants, contractors, and the development community near and adjacent to Valley Metro's transit system.

• Reviews the work and work product of engineering staff and consultants and/or related project contractors, ensuring quality work products and timelines are met.

• Provides direction to staff in technical lines of work for the successful completion of capital improvement projects by ensuring all governmental and private agencies (stakeholders, cities, utility companies, etc.) are represented in the design and construction processes.

• Develops engineering designs and cost estimates, particularly for smaller projects and upgrade projects (e.g. park-and-ride expansions, pavement repairs at Valley Metro facilities, etc.). Manages smaller capital projects on behalf of Valley Metro and/or member agencies.

• Provides technical analysis and review in support of projects associated with Valley Metro's Project Development, including Planning, Design and Construction.

• Oversees all aspects of project implementation as assigned, including development of design and construction, and ensuring compatibility and consistency within the overall program.

• Attends and participates in professional group meetings, and on the Technical Review Advisory Committee and Safety Certification Committee.

• Coordinates projects with utility companies, railroad, and city, county, and state agencies, as needed.

• Provides assistance in real estate technical matters related to project real estate definition and acquisitions.

• Establishes and manages effective internal and external communication and coordination with Valley Metro departments, consultants, contractors, and member agencies.

• Microsoft Office Word and Excel, intermediate-to-advanced competency preferred

• Makes field visits for research and coordination purposes.

• Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, and current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction, as it relates to light rail transit;

• Fundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design, and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineering discipline;

• AREMA Manuals and Standard Detail Drawings;

• FTA Project and Construction Management Policies and Procedures including Management Plans and Risk Assessments;

• Management principles and practices;

• Transit operations;

• Project budgets, estimating, and related documents;

• Project scoping and contract administration;

• Local, regional, state, and federal agencies, groups and organizations involved in transit planning, development, and delivery;

• National, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to public transportation;

• Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines including Public Right-of Way Accessible Guidelines.

 

Skill in:

• Reading and understanding plans, specifications, design criteria, and details;

• Performing complex engineering analysis and design work in assigned discipline;

• Coordinating and enhancing the knowledge and efforts of Valley Metro staff;

• Time Management;

• Using computers and related software applications;

• Bluebeam Revu

• AutoCAD (Civil 3D)

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Aconex / Projectwise – document inventory sites

• Delegating responsibility and authority to project staff;

• Written communications such as preparing Board reports, technical reports, scopes of work, project management plans, interagency agreements, meeting summaries;

• Representing Valley Metro to civic groups, regulatory agencies and others in the community;

• Preparing and delivering oral presentations;

• Communicating in order to interact with co-workers, supervisor, and the general public at a level sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

 

Physical Demands / Work Environment

 

Physical Demands:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various construction projects and facilities; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone or radio. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. At construction sites, work with exposure to potential hazards.