City and County of San Francisco

Light Rail Vehicle Equipment Engineer (#9195)

$66.75-$81.19 Hourly / $11,570.00-$14,073.00 Monthly / $138,840.00-$168,870.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, performs specialized engineering work in connection with the design, operation and maintenance of rail vehicle equipment for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).

Distinguishing Features

This job code is distinguished from other professional engineering classifications by its specialized technical responsibilities related to the rail vehicle subsystems. Positions in this job code report to class 9196 Senior Light Rail Vehicle Equipment Engineer.

Supervision Exercised

May supervise employees in the subordinate journeyman trade or skilled labor job codes as well as employees in the subordinate associate engineer job code.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Performs specialized maintenance and project engineering work through the design and implementation of detailed and complex modifications to various rail vehicle subsystems and components located on light rail vehicle's (LRV's) and historic streetcars; prepares technical specifications and develops procedures for modifications, rehabilitations and repairs.

2. Evaluates new and existing rail vehicles for quality and reliability at various facilities including development of appropriate modifications and adjustments.

3. Assesses feasibility of alternative parts and materials from various vendors for usage on rail vehicles including making recommendations and/or approving of alternate parts and materials as appropriate.

4. Supervises, directs and oversees the work of associate engineers, mechanics, contractors and technicians in testing, modifications, adjustments, and maintenance of various rail vehicle subsystems.

5. Prepares reports, using a computer, analyzing and describing solutions or recommendations related to maintenance and repair problems on rail vehicle subsystems and components including oral/written presentations.

6. Prepares cost estimates and analyzes cost effectiveness of alternative engineering methods related to maintenance and repair problems on rail vehicle subsystems and components.

7. Monitors and coordinates maintenance and project engineering activities.

8. Prepares specifications for the procurement of rail vehicle parts and materials; confers with maintenance and purchasing personnel; monitors warranty claims made to manufacturers of equipment.

9. Coordinates and meets with members of various City departments and other SFMTA divisions to discuss matters related to the maintenance and operation of rail vehicles.

10. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: engineering theory, principles and practices, methods and procedures related to the design, construction, modification, testing and maintenance of rail vehicle equipment; methods and procedures (research, forecasting and report writing) related to the acquisition of rail vehicle equipment and material.

Ability to: plan, supervise and direct projects of various scope required to solve maintenance and engineering problems or test proposed modifications on the rail vehicles; plan and conduct tests on electrical, electronic, mechanical, propulsion and control systems on rail vehicles including analyzing problems and providing solutions related to safety and reliability; speak clearly and persuasively and to explain complex ideas to a variety of people; ability to review and write comprehensive reports, plans, memos, letters, projections etc…in an understandable and grammatically correct manner; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering; AND

Four years of verifiable full-time professional engineering experience in the areas of design, construction, operations testing, manufacturing, and maintenance of rail vehicle equipment.

License or Certificate

Possession of a current valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer from the State of California (Applicants possessing professional engineer license from a state other than California must obtain the California license within one (1) year from the time of appointment); AND

Possession of a current valid Class C driver license.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 9195; EST: 2/5/1979; REV: 12/27/2013;