Lead Utilities Engineer – Rail Transit Safety

State of California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer - Supervisor to lead the Rail Transit Safety Branch. The role involves directing a team of Utilities Engineers to ensure safety oversight of rail transit systems, performing complex safety certification during design and construction, and coordinating across teams to implement safety standards within California.

The position requires travel within the state, a valid California Driver's License, and a Professional License.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex engineering safety standards, regulatory compliance, and statutory frameworks in transit, rail, or heavy utility/infrastructure sectors
• Experience in managing technical teams, delegating work, and handling competing priorities
• Experience in managing staff performance, coaching, and resolving workplace challenges.
• Experience in interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies, regulated entities, and public stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety oversight of rail transit systems and certify projects during design/construction
• Investigate accidents and conduct triennial audits and safety reviews
• Train staff, assign and review work, coordinate group activities daily
• Coordinate with internal procedures revisions and RTSB policies

Skills

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer - Supervisor to lead the Rail Transit Safety Branch. The role involves directing a team of Utilities Engineers to ensure safety oversight of rail transit systems, performing complex safety certification during design and construction, and coordinating across teams to implement safety standards within California.

The position requires travel within the state, a valid California Driver's License, and a Professional License.