ENGINEER (HIGHWAYS)

Los Angeles Metro

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan (PERS)

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Transit Benefits

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a professional engineer to support Metro projects, ensuring compliance with standards while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors.

You will deliver design and construction support, review technical drawings, and prepare reports to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This role requires strong communication and problem‑solving skills in a dynamic public agency setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
Three years of relevant engineering experience; specialized experience may be required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, drawings, specs, estimates and maintenance requirements within Metro standards.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders to meet schedule and budget.
Review data, drawings and documents; provide technical guidance and reviews.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Reading blueprints

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Perform professional-level engineering work in support of Metro projects with the goal of achieving compliance with Metro standards, directives and project objectives. The Engineer will also provide support coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Recruitment Timelines

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026. The dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

Prepares workplans, drawings, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, training requirements, specifications, estimates, and operational needs within Metro's standards and requirements
Reviews and analyzes data, specifications, drawings, and blueprints, then makes changes or recommendations; negotiates changes with vendors
Coordinates with technical consultants to review technical drawings and documents
Coordinates projects for design, construction, and modification of Metro facilities with all parties involved, including internal agency employees, and outside contractors
Oversees contractor/consultant work for compliance with schedule and budget
Reviews new rules, regulations, and codes
Prepares technical reports, feasibility studies, economic analysis, and correspondence
Performs inspections on completed work
Coordinates services with outside agencies
Represents Metro with construction/engineering/supplier community
Interviews or surveys users to understand needs and requirements for designs
Writes Scope of Work (SOW) for each project
Responds to service requests to improve or repair existing designs or systems
Inspects structural, system, or design damage after natural disasters or fires
Maintains various files and records
Interprets contract specifications, codes, and safety orders
Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees in operating engineering systems, software, and equipment

Minimum Qualifications

May be required to perform other related job duties

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Three years of relevant experience performing engineering work in appropriate discipline; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

State of California registration as a Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline desirable
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Licensed as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The Following Are The Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with highways, transportation agencies, infrastructure projects, and facilities, which can include relevant engineering classes and education (such as civil, surveying, mechanical, electrical, drafting, and design).
Experience writing technical papers and reports, drafting responses to Contractor letters, Requests for Information (RFI's), Requests for Changes (RFC's), and submittals.
Experience coordinating with third party stakeholders, such as utility companies, cities, and Caltrans for a government or public agency.

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Theories, principles, and practices of engineering in applicable discipline, such as civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and electronic, or environmental engineering
Fundamentals of architecture, design, construction, and equipment fabrication
Telecommunication systems, microwave radio, and two-way radio
Software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e.g., AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) and Visio
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including building and zoning codes
Engineering mathematics
Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Project management and control practices

Skill in

Performing complex engineering work in assigned discipline
Using computer-aided tools and products
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Analyzing situations and data, identifying problems, and exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Prioritizing work and multi-tasking
Reading, understanding, and applying technical specifications, blueprints, drawings, documents, and instructions
Mediating and negotiating
Performing engineering calculations

Ability to

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Manage projects from start to finish
Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Provide guidance and assistance to new or entry-level staff
Travel to project sites, which may include sites located on tall buildings and mountains
Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

Benefits For Regular Employees

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.