Junior Vehicle Systems Engineer

Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Hayward Shop
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Executive Office: Operations
Cost Center: Vehicle Engineering
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented Employees

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 Pay Band E03
$ / annually (Minimum) to $ / annually (Maximum)
Note: The starting negotiable salary offer will be between $ - $ to commensurate with experience and education.

REPORTS TO
Manager of Vehicle Systems Engineering or designee.
Current Assignment:

This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. Currently, the Vehicle Systems Engineering Department has two (2) Junior Vehicle Systems Engineer vacancies.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District is seeking motivated and skilled Junior Vehicle Systems Engineers to join the Rolling Stock & Shops Engineering Division. This is an exciting opportunity for emerging engineers to contribute directly to the reliability, modernization, and performance of one of the nation's largest and most innovative rail transit systems.

These positions offer a unique opportunity to develop practical engineering experience while contributing to the safe and reliable movement of hundreds of thousands of Bay Area riders each day.

Note:

We will be hiring one selected JVSE candidate to be assigned to Electrical division and one JVCE candidate to be assigned to the Mechanical division in the Vehicle Systems Engineering group.

Ideal candidate for the Electrical Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group:

The ideal candidate would have a degree in Electrical engineering. They will demonstrate high competency in writing reports and technical procedures. They will support engineering initiatives focused on maintaining and improving BART's fleet of rail vehicles, including electrical power systems, microcontroller devices, ethernet networking, and other electric and electro-mechanical systems. This assignment offers hands-on exposure to transit vehicle engineering in a fast-paced operational environment where safety, reliability, sustainability, and innovation are top priorities.

Ideal candidate for the Mechanical Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group:

The ideal candidate would have a degree in Mechanical engineering. The selected candidate will support engineering initiatives focused on maintaining and improving BART's fleet of rail vehicles, including mechanical, propulsion, braking, and electro-mechanical systems. This assignment offers hands-on exposure to transit vehicle engineering in a fast-paced operational environment where safety, reliability, sustainability, and innovation are top priorities.
The most qualified candidates for these positions 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:

• Reliability & Customer Service Support - Assisting with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of vehicle equipment failures impacting service delivery and customer experience.
• Transit Systems Collaboration - Collaborating with maintenance staff, operations personnel, manufacturers, and senior engineering staff to support safe and reliable transit operations.
• System Issue Analysis & Resolution - Utilizing engineering software tools, technical drawings, schematics, and diagnostic equipment to analyze and resolve system issues.
• Systems Engineering Fundamentals - Fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems
• Effective Communication & Task Management - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced operational environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mobility for Field Work - Must have adequate mobility to conduct field inspections and investigations.

Application and Selection Process

All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications…