SALARY: $140k - $210k

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This position directs the Agency’s systems engineering and integration of electrical, mechanical, communications systems (including SCADA), signaling, traction power, transit vehicles and buses, fire/life safety, and other transit system elements. This position is the Agency’s accountable and responsible professional for all systems engineering and civil/systems integration. The Director of Systems Engineering and Integration is responsible for assigning adequate support for systems engineering to capital project and operational teams, and plans and oversees the performance of staff and consultants for systems engineering and civil/systems integration. This position collaborates frequently with counterparts from infrastructure engineering, architecture, construction management, operations, information technology, safety, and security to provide complex technical analysis and recommendations regarding design, construction, and operational issues.

The Director of Systems Engineering and Integration is responsible for leading diverse teams of subject matter experts. It is therefore important that this role be able to effectively represent and communicate complex, technical topics to a variety of audiences. The Director of Systems Engineering and Integration may serve as acting Chief Engineer when required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Serves as the Agency’s accountable professional for systems elements from a programmatic perspective.
• Coaches and motivates a diverse staff of subject matter experts.
• Develops and implements strategies to continually improve the diversity, capability, and capacity of the Systems Engineering and Integration program, including providing timely and constructive feedback.
• In collaboration with interfacing departments and other engineering functions, ensures that design criteria, directive drawings, and standard specifications (requirements) for systems elements economically meet operating needs and regulatory obligations.
• Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in related fields through continuing education and participation in professional group meetings.
• Ensures effective delivery of systems elements for projects.
• Serves as a key member of the Engineering leadership management team.
• Provides status information, analysis, reports, and technical recommendations to the PSO Executive Director, Agency executive leadership, and the Sound Transit Board, as required.
• Develops and administers the Systems Engineering and Integration portion of the Engineering Division’s budget, including budget adjustments when necessary. This also includes recommending and forecasting future funding needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provides support to the Chief Engineer and others on matters as directed.
• Participates in or delegates the participation in a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Ensures applicable local, state, and federal laws and agency processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.
• Follows the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• Integrates sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Demonstrates Sound Transit’s Values in every interaction.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, information technology, or closely related field and ten years of experience in managing civil/systems engineering programs, design and operations of light rail systems and civil integration, electrical/electronic design, or specialized design and operation of light rail vehicle systems that includes eight years of staff supervision and budget management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:
None.

Required Knowledge and skill:
• Systems and critical thinking, especially in collaboration with other professionals.
• Strong expertise in transit operations, maintenance, design, and construction.
• Principles and standards of light rail systems engineering, particularly the integration of civil design with systems engineering.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency staff and management, vendors, external jurisdictional staff, and the general public.
• Preparing and translating complex data through effective oral and written communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leading diverse technical teams, personnel management and administration, and timely performance evaluation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Advanced principles used in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of transit systems, including knowledge of software development lifecycles.
• Procurement, inventory, and asset management of systems equipment.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Evaluating and recommending system components, software, management tools and consulting resources.
• Managing large, complex projects and making decisions in fast-paced, challenging environments.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, and extreme noise when working in the field.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

Director-Systems Engineering & Integration - Military Veterans

Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA