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MBTA · 3 months ago

Sr. Manager of Electrical Engineering

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

MBTA is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation through a best-in-class transit system. The Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering is responsible for establishing electrical and power standards and managing capital improvement projects for MBTA's electrical infrastructure, while coordinating with various departments to ensure quality and compliance.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Liaise with all departments within Engineering & Maintenance such as Transit Facilities Maintenance, Power Division, Signal Division, and Maintenance of Way to assist with:

Coordinating asset end-of-life with capital renewals

Developing scopes of work and preliminary engineering for transition to the Capital Delivery, Design, and Construction Department

Developing electrical and power standards system-wide to ensure consistency across all disciplines within the MBTA

Performing engineering and design reviews of work performed by consultants, contractors, and MBTA engineering staff

Quality Management functions including conducting site inspections of systems and materials to verify quality

Liaise with the Capital Delivery, Design, and Construction department to assist in performing:

Electrical and power associated design review

Quality Management functions of power and electrical construction

Developing capital project scopes of work and preliminary engineering

Assist with engineering support as directed

Develop electrical standards, power system standards, and engineering designs at various levels of completion ranging from preliminary or conceptual to final, specifications and standards for modifications to MBTA infrastructure

Utilize established methods and procedures to ensure infrastructure designs are in conformance with MBTA requirements and standards

Advise the Chief Engineer’s Office of capital investment priorities from a power/electrical asset condition perspective

Develop budgets and reports for proposed projects, evaluate various impacts of proposed projects to determine feasibility, provide recommendations to executive management and department managers, and participate on technical committees and panels

Supports operational, facilities, real estate, and planning functions by examining and identifying deficiencies within existing electrical and power systems, preparing recommendations for improvements, providing technical advice and guidance, reviewing development projects that may impact existing rail systems and facilities, and participating in internal audits as needed

Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week

Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed; respond to each inquiry courteously and professionally consistent with the Authority’s customer service quality standard

Qualification

Electrical engineeringPower distributionQuality managementCADProfessional Engineering licenseProject managementCustomer serviceCommunication skillsConflict resolutionTime management

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution

Five (5) years of experience performing professional electrical engineering work in design, estimating, construction, and contract administration

Two (2) years of experience at the supervisory level

A combination of experience with high voltage AC and/or DC power distribution networks and their associated electrical control systems

Familiarity with control systems hardware and automated control and monitoring systems

Working knowledge of CAD, Word, Excel, mainframe, or database applications

Proficient with the use of MS Office, PowerPoint, and Graphic applications

Effectively communicate with customers, employees, vendors, contractors, designers, public legislators, and state and federal agencies

Have excellent customer service, conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication (speaking, and writing) skills

Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, multi-tasking, and time management skills

Possession of a valid driver's license without infractions under MBTA policy

Have the ability to work any shifts and/or locations assigned or directed

Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year

Have the ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce

Preferred

A Massachusetts Professional Engineering (PE) license (or the ability to become registered in Massachusetts within 6 months)

A Master's Degree in electrical engineering, management, business administration, or a related field from an accredited institution

Experience with transit system operations and construction

Familiarity with gas turbine and generator operations and maintenance procedures

Experience managing Projects with MS Project 2013 or Primavera P3; resource loading within such construction schedules

Company

MBTA

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.

Founded in 1964

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees