Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Leads the development, implementation, and periodic update of transit engineering design criteria, standard specifications, and technical requirements for BRT, LRT, commuter rail, stations, terminals, parking facilities, and maintenance buildings.
Leads the development, implementation and periodic update of engineering policies and procedures to optimize work, ensuring adherence to quality and efficiency goals.
Supervises and directs the engineering unit responsible for transit capital project development, including planning, environmental review, preliminary engineering, and final design coordination.
Oversees engineering and design activities, including preparation and review of plans, technical reports, cost estimates, specifications, value engineering reports, and constructability analyses to ensure compliance with approved transit engineering design criteria and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Directs and reviews the work of BCT staff and professional consultants preparing engineering, environmental, feasibility, and alternatives analysis documents.
Ensures design consistency and technical quality across multiple projects and modes by applying established design criteria and best practices.
Supervises engineering staff conducting design reviews, field inspections, technical investigations, and construction coordination for transit capital improvements.
Coordinates with internal departments, external agencies, railroads, utilities, MPOs, community stakeholders, and regional partners on project development and implementation.
Leads long-range capital planning engineering tasks, prepares reports, and presents findings to management, governing boards, and the public.
Oversees and maintains engineering records, databases, standard drawings, and other technical resources.
Utilizes and guides implementation of engineering technologies and tools, including CAD platforms, modeling tools, and design software.
Supports environmental documentation and permitting requirements, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) study, Project Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), local environmental review, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
Oversees preparation and review of right-of-way concepts, acquisition requirements, and construction plans for transit corridors and facilities.
Signs and seals engineering plans, drawings, reports, and technical documents as required by state law.
Manages daily engineering workflows, performance evaluations, recruitment initiatives, and staff development to maintain workforce skill.
Performs related duties as assigned.
