Manager of Mechanical Engineering

Job Description:

Manager of Mechanical Engineering

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

Update as of August 18, 2025: Initial review of applications received will commence on August 22, 2025. Any applications received after this date will be placed on hold until the initial review has been completed. Note that this job announcement may be canceled or closed at any time.

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Payband E10

$165,374.00/annually (minimum) - $250,542.00/annually (maximum)

Initial negotiable starting salary will be between $165,374.00/annually - $221,076.35/annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Group Manager, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Current Assignment
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking to fill a Manager of Mechanical Engineering position within the Office of Infrastructure Delivery.

The scope the Mechanical Engineering Division includes planning, design, procurement, and engineering support during construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of assets such as:

• Vertical conveyance equipment, including escalators, hydraulic and traction elevators, and wheelchair lifts
• Fire protection including wet standpipe, water sprinklers, undercar deluge, and chemical fire suppression
• Emergency tunnel ventilation systems
• Facilities (HVAC, plumbing, pumps)
• Shop equipment including cranes, hydraulic lifts, hydraulic presses, and wheel truing machines
• Train washers
• Water treatment plants

Incumbents in this position must demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, self-motivation, and technical acumen as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment.

The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Extensive experience with the management of a comprehensive Mechanical Engineering program
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, physical, and mathematical principles applicable to the BART train control, traction power, ventilation, HVAC, and other miscellaneous support systems
• Leadership and delivery of complex engineering design projects in an operating environment
• Innovative and creative problem solving, data-driven root cause analysis
• Risk based Asset Management
• Continuous improvement, Quality Control/Quality Assurance
• Experience with managing the services of outside consultants
• Planning, organizing, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the activities of professional staff and contract consultants on assigned engineering projects
• Ability to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the team
• Experience in preparing and administering department/program budgets and contracts
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Ability to respond to the field and troubleshoot issues

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.

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 EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

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. Online 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.

Examples of Duties

Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Mechanical Engineering Division including design, rehabilitation, construction activities, and maintenance support.

Oversees the design work the mechanical system rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction projects to ensure technical and code conformance to established standards.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Manages and oversees Mechanical system rehabilitation and other contracts, including engineering consultant contracts, mechanical engineering projects; including the District's Elevator/Escalator Rehabilitation, Ventilation, Fire Suppression, Car Wash Programs; reviews and approves final project plans, specifications and cost estimates.Directs the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, requests for proposals and bid documents for District mechanical engineering projects.

Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon district operations; recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements.

Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.

Serves as the liaison for the Mechanical Division with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; provides technical assistance to the Legal Department and serves as an expert witness; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Oversees mechanical engineering project contracts including progress reviews, payments, claims, submittals, and correspondence.

Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents periodic and special reports regarding division activities to management staff or other departments and other necessary correspondence.

Directs the preparation of and approves final plans, specifications, cost estimates, requests for proposals and bid documents; conducts or directs analytical studies.

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; responds to emergency situations related to safe operation of mechanical equipment in the District.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience :
Five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable mechanical engineering experience, which must have included at least (2) two years of administrative and supervisory experience.

License or Certificate :
Registration as a professional mechanical engineer in the State of California.

Other Requirements :
Must have a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess sufficient physical mobility to inspect construction in progress or run varied equipment tests.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive mechanical engineering program.
• Principles and practices of mechanical engineering.
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Construction materials, methods and equipment used in mechanical engineering projects.
• Principles and practices of contract and construction management.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Related building codes, regulations and provisions.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill in :

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive mechanical engineering program.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Managing the services of outside consultants.
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Planning, organizing, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the activities of professional staff and contract consultants on assigned engineering projects.
• Preparing and administering large program budgets and contracts.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Preparing engineering project feasibility studies and cost estimates.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed
• actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the
• course of work.

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: Continuous

Salary:

$165,374.00 - $250,542.00 Annually