Description
General
The Senior Engineer, Railroad Structures reports to the Manager, Engineering Structures and Facilities, and is responsible for Caltrain corridor engineering, construction support of capital improvement projects, engineering design and maintenance support of facilities, including maintenance facilities and historical stations, project planning support, and design studies support for railroad structures including railroad stations, and railroad facilities for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).
Essential Functions & Duties
Examples of Essential Functions:
· Provide engineering architectural and design support related to design review, renovations, structural improvements and repairs for Rail Operations, Capital Projects, Construction Management, and other Caltrain departments.
· Works closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to maintain railroad facilities, structures, tracks, tunnels and bridges (civil/structural).
· Review and perform capacity calculations on railway structures, design reviews and capital improvement projects to protect the integrity of the railroad structures, including historical preservation and to ensure technical requirements are met.
· Oversee projects to be performed by outside agencies (3rd party projects) working on Caltrain property.
· Participate in capital project development studies including consultant negotiations, estimating, and scheduling.
· Identify root causes of engineering structural issues and present appropriate solutions.
Examples of Essential Duties:
· Review engineering design project documents including plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and constructability review reports.
· Review project design documents, interface with Caltrain Operations, monitor construction progress, and inspect construction fieldwork.
· Assist in monitoring and directing the railroad maintenance contractor for Caltrain structures.
· Perform on-site and routine inspection required by FRA, provide analysis and condition assessment of existing railroad structures.
· Monitor third party vendors on capital projects to protect the Agency’s infrastructure and operational interests.
· Provide responsible and professional staff assistance to higher level management on projects and related matters.
· Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
· Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
· Bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering, or another related field.
· Four (4) years of progressively increasing responsibility in structural engineering.
Ideal Candidate
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
· Bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering, or another related field.
· Four (4) years of progressively increasing responsibility in structural engineering.
Benefits
Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Healthcare Benefits –District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided – Employer Covers Premiums
Free Employee Assistance Benefit – Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
Flexible Spending Accounts – Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
Retirement Medical Benefits:
Long Term Disability Insurance – After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
Health and Wellness – Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
Holidays and Paid Time Off:
Paid Time Off – Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours). As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
Paid Holidays – The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year – New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Floating Holidays – District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
Financial Planning Benefits:
Pension Benefits through CalPERS –You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic – All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
Deferred Compensation Options – Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee – max $200,000
Optional Life Insurance – Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
Growth and Education Benefits:
Professional Development – Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program – A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
Computer Loan Program – Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
Other Amazing Benefits:
Credit Union – Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
Employee Clean Commute (ECC) – Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
Commuter Benefits – Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.