Chief Engineer Vehicles, Bus

** JOB DESCRIPTION*
* ** Marketing Statement*
* Metro is seeking a Chief Engineer, Bus, to lead the engineering strategy for one of the nation's largest and most complex transit bus fleets. This senior leadership role oversees the full technical lifecycle of more than 1,400 heavy-duty transit buses and a diverse non-revenue fleet, supporting safe, reliable, and sustainable service across the Washington, DC region. The Chief Engineer, Bus will play a central role in fleet modernization initiatives, including zero- and low-emission technologies, reliability-driven design improvements, operator safety enhancements, and data-informed maintenance practices.

Working closely with operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, and training teams, this role ensures that engineering decisions perform effectively in real-world service conditions. This is a high-impact opportunity to apply disciplined engineering leadership to public service, with national visibility and a direct influence on daily service delivery, safety, and the customer experience for millions of riders.

WMATA offers a rich benefit package to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement plan as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and free transportation on Metrobus and rail.

The Chief Engineer Vehicles is a senior-level management position responsible for planning, directing, overseeing and coordinating an effective, well-integrated and comprehensive engineering program pertaining to buses, heavy equipment and their associated systems. The incumbent is the prime engineering resource for all bus vehicle aspects of the Authority and serves as an in-house consultant. The incumbent develops, revises and implements vehicle engineering policies, procedures and standards.

Directs, oversees and monitors engineering activities of consultants to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications. Provides information to various elected officials and the Board of Directors on vehicle engineering, process management and procurement matters.

** Principal

Job Duties *
* + Directs the Office of Bus Vehicle Engineering staff in all mechanical, electrical, electronic systems, environmental and industrial engineering tasks required for the effective and efficient procurement, operation and maintenance of buses and their associated systems (e.g., communications, power, etc.). In addition, oversees the functions of Bus Maintenance Technical Support, Warranty and Training departments.

+ Develops revises and implements vehicle engineering policies, procedures and standards. Ensures policies, procedures and standards comply with legal, safety and other requirements.

+ Develops, reviews and approves technical engineering and quality assurance designs, specifications and change orders related to buses and their associated systems as well as service vehicles.

+ Directs engineering procurement, contractors and projects to include capital improvements and major rehabilitations. Directs employees and contractors in inspections and project evaluation activities to ensure achievement of technical engineering requirements.

+ Leads the efforts to obtain timely safety certification for new and/or rehabilitated vehicles while coordinating with the WMATA safety representative and/or outside safety regulatory agencies.

+ Prepares and presents major reports and recommendations to department and corporate senior leadership, including the General Manager and Board of Directors; and others regarding all vehicle engineering and project management issues.

** Other Duties*
* + Directs and supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolutions of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, approving leave requests and time sheets and ensuring appropriate staff training.

+ Directs the investigation and response to inquiries from Members of Congress, Federal and local officials, the Board of Directors and other appropriate parties. Serves as the Authority's technical engineering representative.

+ Prepares and directs the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate…