Los Angeles Metro · 15 hours ago
SUPERVISING ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL TRANSIT VEHICLE ENGINEERING)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expLos Angeles Metro is dedicated to providing a world-class transportation system for LA County. The Supervising Engineer will oversee and manage Metro engineering activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while administering the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major transit systems and facilities.
AutomotiveLogisticsTourismTransportation
Responsibilities
Oversees and manages Metro engineering activities to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus or rail facilities, equipment, communications and control systems, and other subsystems
Oversees the management of consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities, equipment, hardware, software, or other needed services
Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes; oversees change control process
Directs preparation of feasibility and trade-off studies, scopes of work, RFIs (Requests for Information), and technical reports
Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives
Analyzes modifications, designs, and activities for feasibility, safety, security, performance, reliability, maintainability, cost effectiveness, and requirements compliance
Prepares estimates and assists with the planning of budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets
Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, and external stakeholders
Resolves design, constructions, and operations problems
Represents Metro before outside agencies
Recommends design and activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
Organizes, supervises, and provides guidance to assigned staff; responsible for employee performance evaluation
Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings
Manages the disposal of liquid hazardous waste and contaminated soil from Metro operating facilities
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Qualification
Required
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in appropriate discipline or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Five years of relevant management-level experience as an engineer of commercial, transit, industrial facilities, or public works projects, or five years of relevant management-level experience in electronic control and computer hardware and software; requires at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment; Metro and/or public transportation experience preferred
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
State of California registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred
Preferred
Experience testing and validating Rail Automatic Train Control (ATC/ATP) systems and other onboard systems
Experience working with and interpreting data extracted from Even Recorders
Experience utilizing on board Integrated Communication systems
Experience reverse engineering major systems like aux power supplies and propulsion systems
Experience running projects with consultants, vendors, and Metro Union Staff
Company
Los Angeles Metro
Metro is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Stephanie Wiggins
Chief Executive Officer
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2025-11-25
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