Manager-Transit Systems Engineering

Salary range is $107k to $213k with a midpoint of $160k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This is a technical engineering management role supervising the Transit Systems Engineering (TSE) unit of the Transit Systems Technology (TST) team.

Transit Systems Engineering herein refers to the engineering work performed to support facilities light rail heavy rail access control CCTV streetcar systems and equipment in their entirety during the life of the system/asset while under the control of the Service Delivery department (i.e. post-construction). Systems supported include but are not limited to vehicle systems intrusion detection passenger information management systems radio communications vertical conveyance access control fare collection and also support for the design development and implementation for new innovative systems.

The purpose of TSE is to provide expert engineering judgement and manage work teams providing technical support for vehicles communications control systems and automated control systems for Sound Transit operations technology non-expansion projects and operations support. TSE also provides technical review of systems in expansion programs as well as performing systems integration testing for supported systems on expansion projects.

This position relies upon knowledge and experience of systems integration engineering management and leadership to ensure that the work performed by assigned technical teams is completed efficiently on-time and to a continuously improving level of quality. The TSE team ensures that all communication and assigned control systems of transit passenger stations vehicles and maintenance facilities are properly maintained in a good state of repair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

• Plans directs coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules projects and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations in support of operations.
• Provides engineering support to expansion projects as necessary.
• Supports the development and execution of systems integration testing as necessary.
• In collaboration with interfacing system owners and stakeholders approves deviations from established agency standards and criteria in assigned engineering discipline.
• Reviews provides input to and accepts formal contract deliverables and submittals to provide assurance of project compliance with established agency technical criteria policies and procedures for design development systems interface coordination and integration construction and testing and commissioning.
• May be required to review engineering drawings and specifications.
• In support of long-term transit growth plans recommends process and system improvements to increase Department efficiency; and assesses new technologies to generate improvements in operational efficiency.
• Recruits coaches trains and motivates staff and manages employee relations. Prepares developmental work plans for staff recommends and implements corrective actions and disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
• Provides other support to the department/ division directed including serving on committees and review boards for cross functional work.
• Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field; Five years of technical systems engineering experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership budgetary planning and workforce management experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Professional Engineer License or Professional Architect license issued by the State of Washington.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Engineering principles methods and techniques relevant to the assigned technical discipline applied during design construction testing and commissioning operations and maintenance of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Methods and techniques involved in designing installing and maintaining multi-vendor systems and connectivity.
• Codes and related regulations applicable to area of practice.
• Recent developments current literature and sources of information related to emerging trends and innovation in area or practice.
• Troubleshooting diagnostic and root cause analysis - ability to systematically investigate equipment failures in complex systems determine the root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Time management - ability to manage a large workload prioritize effort delegate effectively and manage commitments.
• Collaboration - Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff consultants contractors authorities having jurisdiction and other stakeholder groups. Is able to consistently reach consensus with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Communication- Excellent skill in the ability to communicate clear and accurate technical information to technical and non- technical audiences in verbal and written form.
• Meeting management -Advanced skill in planning conducting and recording effective meetings.
• Budget development and management.
• Systems thinking -Advanced skill in understanding the whole problem seeking different perspectives understanding interdependencies and decomposing complex problems into solvable elements.
• Technical road mapping with emphasis on forward planning system upgrades for state of good repair.
• Conflict resolution - ability to respectfully reconcile different points of view held by diverse stakeholders on matters pertaining to area of practice.
• Performance management - Ability to develop well defined goals and evaluate performance objectively.
• Coaching-Ability to foster a relationship with employees focused on continually developing technical and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment with the expectation of working in the office at least 3 days per week.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.

Required Experience:

Manager