Senior Rail Signaling & Radio Systems Leader

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan

ORCA transit pass

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking a Rail Superintendent - Signaling and Radio Systems to lead the signaling and rail communications teams in the Rail Division. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with unions and partner agencies to deliver safe, reliable service.

You will oversee maintenance planning, budget administration, and cross-agency coordination, while modeling equity and safety, and ensuring performance through metrics and staff development.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in railroad signaling or transit.
• Ability to manage unions and diverse workforce.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Rail Signaling and Radio Systems teams.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and unions.
• Monitor budgets and ensure safety and compliance.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for rail assets.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Rail signaling knowledge

Communication skills

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

King County Metro Transit is seeking a Rail Superintendent - Signaling and Radio Systems to lead the signaling and rail communications teams in the Rail Division. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with unions and partner agencies to deliver safe, reliable service.

You will oversee maintenance planning, budget administration, and cross-agency coordination, while modeling equity and safety, and ensuring performance through metrics and staff development.