SENIOR ENGINEER (OPERATIONS ENGINEERING)

LA Metro; California (MO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

LA Metro seeks an experienced engineer to lead complex transit projects in Los Angeles. You will supervise engineers, review submittals, and ensure compliance with Metro standards from design through startup.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally with CA PE. Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit) and effective communication are essential. Regular office work in Los Angeles with Metro standards focus.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; a Master's is preferred for advanced assignments.
• Six years of relevant experience or 3 years in a supervisory role on transit projects; CA PE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, implements, and manages engineering projects within budget and schedule.
• Interacts with user departments to determine functional requirements and meet project needs.
• Provides design services and construction support during bid, award, and startup phases.
• Develops workplans, safety guidelines, and operational maintenance requirements for design projects.
• Reviews contracts, shop drawings, specs, RFIs, and DDRs for compliance with codes and Metro criteria.
• Ensures design quality, constructability, and cost effectiveness; suggests improvements.
• Maintains Metro design standards and coordinates with utilities and agencies.
• Oversees budget and receivables; provides guidance and training to staff.

Skills

Engineering analysis

CAD tools

Plans and drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder interaction

Time management

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

EnergyPro

Job description

Salary $109,470.40 - $164,195.20 Annually

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet OPERATIONS

Opening Date 08/10/2026

Closing Date 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA Exempt

Bargaining Unit Non-Contract

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

Performs complex engineering work and oversees engineers through the review of project submittals with the goal of achieving compliance with Metro standards, directives, and project objectives.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes, assigns, implements, and manages engineering projects in accordance with budget and schedule requirements
• Interacts with user departments in response to service requests; researches and gathers all necessary details to determine engineering functional requirements to meet project user needs
• Provides engineering design services and design support during construction; provides support for project bid and award phase, construction management, closeout, activation, and startup activities for bus and rail transit projects
• Supports development of workplans, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, and operational needs for design projects
• Reviews contract documents, shop drawings, specifications, RFI (request for information), and DDR (detailed design review) for compliance with codes, project specifications, and Metro criteria
• Reviews designs for quality, constructability, and cost effectiveness; recommends design changes
• Assures project compliance with design criteria and standards, workplans, safety guidelines, maintenance requirements, and operational needs
• Manages Contract Document Required Receivables and project budget for assigned projects
• Updates and enforces the Metro Design Standards and Criteria
• Prepares preliminary design documents for future projects
• Coordinates projects with utility companies, railroad, and city, county, and state agencies when required
• Makes field visits for research and inventory
• Participates in the engineering configuration management process to maintain current engineering records for bus and rail facilities and systems
• Works with in-house engineering and construction disciplines, consultants, and/or contractors to identify and resolve problems which may impact the progress of the project or users existing or planned operational performance
• Provides resident engineer and quality control inspection services
• Provides guidance, coaching, training, and oversees the work product of employees in area of expertise

May be required to perform other related job duties

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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.

Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.metro.net/careers

Minimum Qualifications

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 Engineering or other related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or 3 years of supervisory-level experience in appropriate engineering discipline, including design and construction of public transit projects or major public agency projects; 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
• Microsoft Office Word 2010 and Excel 2010 Specialist preferred

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 managing Traction Power Substation (TPSS) maintenance, engineering support for troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) circuits and high-voltage safety
• Experience calibrating and configuring substation protective relays
• Experience implementing construction/project schedules in Microsoft Project and preparing CAD drawings
• Experience preparing procurement packages, including preparing Statements of Work and Cost Estimates
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting DC traction power system automation (substations, UPS, HMI, rectifiers, switchgear, OCS, 3rd rail)

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 current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction in appropriate discipline
• Fundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineering discipline
• Software applications as they relate to assigned engineering discipline, e.g., AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design), MicroStation, Revit, and EnergyPro
• Engineering design codes
• Applicable federal, state (Title 24), and local codes, standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Engineering mathematics, e.g., heat load, ducting, and piping pressure loss calculations
• Local and state-wide governmental authorities
• Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Contract administration and budgeting
• Project management and control practices

Skill in

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing complex engineering analysis and design work in assigned discipline
• Using computer-aided tools and products
• Reading and understanding plans, specifications, mechanical drawings, and diagrams
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Understanding and solving challenges
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Time management
• Implementing guidelines and policies

Ability to

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Serve as lead for in-house specialized engineering activities for bus and rail transit engineering projects from conception to completion
• Review plans and calculations to find errors and omissions
• Monitor and evaluate work by consultants and construction contractors
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data in order to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making engineering decisions
• Understand, interpret, and apply codes, regulations, specifications, and project contract agreements
• Update and revise Metro criteria and baseline specifications
• Meet tight constraints and deadlines
• Work on several tasks simultaneously
• 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