Senior Rail Systems Engineer: Reliability & Performance

VTA

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) invites applications for a Senior Systems Engineer, focused on advancing safety, reliability, and performance of the Light Rail System. Based at the Light Rail Maintenance Yard, you will lead systems engineering across rail assets, monitor asset health, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in electrified rail systems, engineering design, troubleshooting, and project delivery,

Qualifications

Sufficient education, training, and professional engineering experience on electrified rail systems.
Registration as a professional electrical or mechanical engineer in the State of California at appointment.

Responsibilities

Selects, trains, supervises, and assigns work to professional and technical engineering staff.
Oversees the work of staff, consultants, and contractors.
Provides expertise for systems integration of vehicles, track, overhead electrification, traction power, signals, communications equipment, and fare vending machines.
Evaluates systems, equipment, and operations for safety, cost effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability.
Develops and reviews specifications and prepares budget estimates for vehicles, systems, and components.
Monitors performance of critical components and systems and provides data on failure trends.
Establishes and maintains control of equipment and technical documents.