Marketing Statement
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Pay Rate
$113,621.00 / annually (Minimum) to $172,136.00 / annually (Maximum) - (Non-Represented Pay Band 7)Initial salary is negotiable between $113,621.00 - $156,622.86, to commensurate with experience and education.
Reports To
Manager of Vehicle Systems Engineer or designee.Current Assignment
Ideal candidate for the Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group:
The ideal candidate would have a degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer-related Engineering with 3 years' experience in systems engineering. They will demonstrate high competency in writing reports and technical procedures. They will be comfortable working in a shop environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to express ideas and suggestions, influence without authority, and can seek solutions to challenges. In addition, he or she will have experience with time-sensitive projects, the ability to express ideas and suggestions, influence without authority, and strong problem-solving skills.Ideal candidate for the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) group:
The ideal candidate would have a degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer-related Engineering with 3 years' experience in systems engineering including train control modernization project experience. The BART Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) makes use of the telecommunications between the train and trackside equipment for traffic management and infrastructure control.Selection Process
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
The equivalent of three (3) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering experience or related experience.
Other Requirements:
Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions:
Shop environment; high voltage noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; office environment.
Physical Conditions:
May require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; working or inspecting in confined spaces; working around heavy construction equipment; must be physically able to conduct field inspections and testing as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Equal Employment OpportunityGroupBox1
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at .
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at .