WMATA's Engineering and Architecture - Automatic Train Control (ATC) team is seeking a dynamic Assistant Chief Engineer. The candidate will interface and interact closely with major stakeholders, including internal organizations and external agencies. The Assistant Chief Engineer will be involved in budgetary decisions, planning, system architecture, projects developments and managing a group of diverse Engineering Managers and System Architects.

The ATC Team is the WMATA design authority for wayside train control system and subsystems. The team is responsible for the scope, design, review, upgrading, implementation, testing, support and safe operations of the Automatic Train Control System. The Assistant Chief should have extensive experience with various train control systems including AFTC, PTC and CBTC. WMATA currently is a relay and microprocessor-based system that is transitioning to the next generation of train control (radio, network and processor based). WMATA intends to further transition to Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) in the near future.

The ideal candidate will be a Professional Engineer with an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and present the following skills and experience: solid knowledge of automation and control systems with a focus on ATC/CBTC; extensive background on Transit Systems and LRT; strong managerial experience and planning ability; familiar with state-of-the-art technology and associated software and hardware standards; excellent communication skills; "safety trumps service" mindset to safeguard WMATA's passengers and employees; strong leadership and a team player; excellent customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. A minimum of ten (10) years of extensive progressively responsible and diversified high-level management experience in facilities, systems or vehicle engineering design for major transportation or other major facilities, systems or vehicle projects. Senior management and supervisory experience for large engineering and engineering support projects. Demonstrated experience in achieving program objectives within fiscal and time constraints and in guiding systems engineering functions.

Or, an equivalent combination of post high school education and more than fourteen (14) years of extensive progressively responsible and diversified high-level management experience in facilities, systems or vehicle engineering design for major transportation or other major facilities, systems or vehicle projects. Senior management and supervisory experience for large engineering and engineering support projects. Demonstrated experience in achieving program objectives within fiscal and time constraints and in guiding systems engineering functions.

Registration or must obtain registration within six months of appointment, as a Professional Engineer in at least one of the major signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA Compact (DC, VA, and MD) is required. This requirement shall apply to all Assistant Chief Engineer positions except for the specialized discipline of Automatic Fare Collection. For Automatic Fare Collection a professional engineering license is preferred but the lack of a professional engineering license will not be a disqualifying factor.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary/Duties:

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for management, technical guidance, program management and coordination of engineering for the functional disciplines of facilities (civil and track, structures and buildings, electro-mechanical, design criteria and standards), systems (automatic fare collection, automatic train control, communications, station and traction power, design criteria and standards), or vehicles (bus, railcar, bus and railcar procurement programs, design criteria and standards) and their associated engineering consultants. Determines project scope, schedule and budget requirements for implementing engineering and construction projects. The incumbent is the prime engineering resource for OPSV's Project Managers and BUSV and RAIL Managers. These are senior-level managerial, supervisory and engineering positions involving work of a difficult and complex nature.

Additionally, assists the Chief Engineer in planning, organizing, directing and controlling the development and implementation of engineering and construction projects for Metrorail and Metrobus.

Requires a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment in planning, organizing, coordinating and solving unprecedented engineering and construction issues. Works independently with advice and coordination from the Chief Engineer and has extensive latitude for independent judgment and actions within established guidelines.

Participates with the Chief Engineer in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Offices of Facilities, Systems or Vehicle Engineering.

Directs, manages, and supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, approving leave requests and time sheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided. Establishes work plans for subordinates against which they will be measured. Conducts performance evaluations of subordinates based upon these work plans. Reviews, discusses, recommends and takes action on the performance of the personnel in the Offices of Facilities, Systems or Vehicle Engineering.

Provides technical assistance and guidance to facilities, systems and vehicle engineering disciplines, the Chief Engineer, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, RAIL Managers, BUSV Managers and others.

Provides engineering and construction solutions in collaboration and coordination with BUSV and RAIL for technical problems arising in BUSV, RAIL, and other Authority offices.

Assists in directing the activities of all general and special engineering consultants and other Facilities, Systems and Vehicle Engineering and ITS Consultants.

Serves as the contracting officer's representative for the general engineering consultant and other contracts as assigned.

Represents OPSV in meetings with the Federal Government, participating jurisdictions, national associations, industry, and other organizations as necessary.

Participates in negotiating systems related utility agreements.

Coordinates "in-house" designs and analyses with clients, i.e., Project Managers, BUSV and RAIL.

Oversees the preparation of the office budget and monitoring of expenditures to ensure that needs are met.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.