Train Control Engineer

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.

Pay Rate
Pay Band E06 (Non‑Rep)
$ (minimum) – $ (maximum). The negotiable initial salary offer will be between $ – $ commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Manager of Train Control Engineering or designee.

Current Assignment
This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.

This announcement will be used to build a pool of qualified applicants. The pool will be active for twelve (12) months.

We are seeking a highly skilled and results‑driven Train Control Engineer to support the full lifecycle development and deployment of BART's Communications‑Based Train Control (CBTC) systems. This role is ideal for a technically advanced professional who thrives in complex control environments and is passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and high‑performance transit systems.

The Train Control Engineer is responsible for the development, modification, testing, validation, and commissioning of CBTC systems for internal use. This position plays a critical role in ensuring system functionality, safety compliance, operational reliability, and seamless integration across multidisciplinary infrastructure environments.

The position supports regulatory inspections, third‑party verification processes, technical reporting to management, and post‑commissioning monitoring and optimization. Engineering work includes advanced control and communications systems related to wired and wireless train control networks, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), Automatic Train Protection (ATP), and Automatic Train Operation (ATO).

• Demonstrated experience in the development, modification, testing, and commissioning of advanced train control systems.
• Proven ability to review project drawings and technical specifications; develop comprehensive testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and protocols; and effectively coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical competency in system integration, interface validation, and end‑to‑end functional testing.
• Hands‑on experience leading and executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Site Integration Tests (SIT).
• Advanced expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting networked and communications‑based control systems.
• Proven capability to investigate equipment and system faults, analyze performance data, implement corrective actions, and support thorough root cause analysis efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively and responsibly within safety‑critical, highly regulated environments.

Work assignments may require night and weekend work and may involve working adjacent to active tracks with electrified rail and moving trains.

All applicants must apply online t.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464‑6112 or emailing employment.

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. Applicants are invited to attach a resume to the application form 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.

Applications will be screened to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Those who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further stages of the selection process.

The selection process may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or…