Rail Maintenance Planner (2-Year Term)

Sound Transit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (two medical plans)

Dental plan

Vision plan

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

401a and 457b retirement plans

Paid time off 25 days

12 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Parental leave 12 weeks

ORCA Card

Tuition reimbursement

Compensation based on market rates

Job summary

Sound Transit in Seattle seeks an experienced Rail Maintenance Planning Specialist responsible for detailed lifecycle analysis of transit assets, maintenance cost forecasting, and end-to-end planning for light rail extensions and asset rebuilds.

You will develop maintenance plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with operations, engineering, and external consultants, ensuring records and reports meet agency standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Maintenance, or related field.
• Four years of experience in maintenance operations and/or planning with budget responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains detailed rail maintenance/overhaul plans for extensions and LRV fleet needs.
• Analyzes maintenance plans, costs, personnel needs, and life cycle requirements for assets.
• Documents maintenance costing methodology for various scenarios and milestones.
• Coordinates staff and consultants on rail maintenance planning development.
• Works with operations to determine scheduling and asset usage for replacement or rebuild.

Skills

Rail maintenance planning

Budget management

Data analysis

Strong communication

Public and regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MMIS

MS Office

Job description

Sound Transit in Seattle seeks an experienced Rail Maintenance Planning Specialist responsible for detailed lifecycle analysis of transit assets, maintenance cost forecasting, and end-to-end planning for light rail extensions and asset rebuilds.

You will develop maintenance plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with operations, engineering, and external consultants, ensuring records and reports meet agency standards and regulatory requirements.