Lead Vehicle Engineering - Bus Modernization & Tech

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Transportation benefits

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Manager, Vehicle Engineering to lead the Vehicle Engineering Branch (BUSV). You will drive procurement, design reviews, and modernization efforts for a 1,400+ bus fleet, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance within budget and schedule constraints.

The role requires 8+ years in vehicle engineering project/contract management, strong leadership, and cross‑functional coordination with operations, maintenance, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in technical vehicle engineering project and contract management.
• Experience supervising engineering design, installation, and maintenance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates Vehicle Engineering Branch activities within BUSV.
• Oversees procurement, design reviews, and contract actions for bus equipment.
• Ensures projects meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Monitors contractor performance and compliance with contract terms.
• Provides technical leadership across electrical, electronic, mechanical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Systems thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical writing

Contract management

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Manager, Vehicle Engineering to lead the Vehicle Engineering Branch (BUSV). You will drive procurement, design reviews, and modernization efforts for a 1,400+ bus fleet, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance within budget and schedule constraints.

The role requires 8+ years in vehicle engineering project/contract management, strong leadership, and cross‑functional coordination with operations, maintenance, safety, and