Bus Vehicle Engineering Manager — Fleet Modernization

WMATA; New Carrollton (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Free transit

Job summary

WMATA in Washington, DC seeks a Manager, Vehicle Engineering to lead the Vehicle Engineering Branch of the Department of Bus Services. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to develop and procure bus vehicles within cost and time constraints, managing consultants and related services.

You will drive modernization initiatives, support advanced propulsion technologies, and provide engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability, and service for millions of riders.

Responsibilities

• Participates in procurement efforts, including recommending contractual actions.
• Assesses scope of projects and ensures item availability meets needs with optimum resource use.
• Consults with equipment engineers on vehicle engineering and related activities.
• Coordinates cross-office efforts to align with project plans and budgets.
• Develops and implements QA, evaluation programs and specs for major rehabilitation.
• Directs configuration control, rehabilitation and replacement programs for vehicles.
• Sets production or quality standards and provides technical direction to staff.
• Defines unit objectives, plans work, and evaluates staff performance.
• Assists in designs for transit vehicles and components and reviews documentation.
• Monitors performance of vehicle manufacturers to ensure contract terms are fulfilled.

Job description

WMATA in Washington, DC seeks a Manager, Vehicle Engineering to lead the Vehicle Engineering Branch of the Department of Bus Services. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to develop and procure bus vehicles within cost and time constraints, managing consultants and related services.

You will drive modernization initiatives, support advanced propulsion technologies, and provide engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability, and service for millions of riders.