Electronics & Communications Engineer

Job Description:

Electronics & Communications Engineer

Description

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.

Job Summary

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Payband 6
Minimum: $123,687.00 to Maximum: $187,387.00
Initial negotiable salary offer will be commensurate with experience

Reports To
Assigned Principal Engineer

Days Off
Saturday and Sunday

Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees

Current Assignment
The successful applicant will be responsible for the content, function, and modification of electronic and communication systems for BART’s internal use. Work assignments involve analyzing conditions and equipment for troubles or shortcomings, developing and scoping solutions, management briefings, creation and review of contract drawings for content and function, developing specifications and drawings for construction, evaluation of theoretical and actual system operation, and troubleshooting problems found within electronic and communication equipment and systems.

Familiarity with communication methods, such as inter-networking, wireless standards, and telephony standards will be required. Specific emphasis will involve wireless communications, telephony, fiber and cable plant, video and audio systems.

Work assignments may require performance of duties during nights and weekends and may require working adjacent to active track with electrified rail and moving trains.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A career history of increasing technical responsibility in the development and support of advanced telecommunications systems.
• Previous experience with the successful selection and application of technology towards satisfying customer needs.
• An understanding of what the software, firmware, and hardware components in a product assembly does and how they interact.
• The ability to reason analytically and write concise reports.
• Prior Audio Video industry experience

Ideal incumbents will possess the following skills beyond the minimum qualifications:

• Experience in the design, engineering and integration of large scale Public Announcement systems.
• Experience in the design, engineering and integration of CCTV systems.
• Experience in the use of fiber, radio, cable, audio and video to provide communications services.
• Experience in system integration of advanced voice features, voice over IP, LAN communications, computer telephony integration and information services for public communication systems.
• Analyzing complex engineering problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions.
• Developing engineering project work scopes, criteria, budgets and schedules
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Excellent communications and relationship building skills and experience in establishing effective and successful working relationships with stakeholders, divisions, outside agencies and the general public in managing and coordination multiple assigned projects.
• Experience in common types of digital data transmission systems used in telecommunications.

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, which may include screening for additional qualifications.
The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.
The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Application Process
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on Employee Connect.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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 employment@bart.gov.
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 www.bart.gov/jobs .

Other Information
Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.
Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

Note
When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.
To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of professional engineering duties in the preparation of engineering drawings, plans and specifications for the development, modification and maintenance of the District's electronics and communications equipment and systems, including telephone, radio and automated fare collection.

Assists in the establishment of schedules and methods for the testing and installation of assigned electronics and communications engineering projects.

Prepares acquisition and/or installation cost estimates; coordinates engineering work with that of other divisions and supply contractors.

Prepares preliminary engineering calculations, drawings, equipment specifications and other supporting data for new or potential projects.

Conducts tests on installed systems; evaluates failed components and failure trends; makes recommendations to resolve problems.

Evaluates and determines appropriate materials for use in electronics and communications equipment and systems.

Reviews approved project criteria and on existing installations; gathers data regarding modifications or extensions.

Evaluates and specifies maintenance intervals and procedures.

Coordinates engineering work with that of other divisions and outside agencies; provides engineering technical support to other divisions, District departments and outside agencies.

Prepares preliminary construction cost estimates and other information for management and Project Review Board review.

Prepares or reviews a variety of reports and correspondence on assigned electronics and communications engineering projects.

Reviews contract and vendor submittals for conformance to drawings and specifications; prepares design revisions and change orders.

Oversees the work of assigned installation staff on a project basis.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of electronics and communications engineering.

Conducts on-site inspections of electronics and communications installations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in electronics or communications engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Two (2) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional engineering experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive electronics and communications engineering Program
• Principles and practices of voice and data communications systems and fare collection systems
• Principles and practices of electronics and communications engineering
• Principles and practices of electrical engineering
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management
• Principles and practices of contract administration
• Electronics and communications equipment and materials
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical engineering report preparation
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in engineering project design including CADD
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill in:

• Applying principles and practices of electronics and communications engineering in assigned projects
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
• Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and plans
• Developing engineering project work scopes, criteria, budgets and schedules
• Analyzing complex engineering problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions
• Interpreting and preparing revisions to engineering plans, drawings, and specifications
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including District officials and the general public

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

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 employment@bart.gov .

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 www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 7/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$123,687.00 - $187,387.00 Annually