Manager of Track Engineering

Manager Of Track Engineering

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.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Manager of Track Engineering to lead the engineering efforts that keep one of the nation's largest rail transit systems safe, reliable, and moving. This position provides leadership for track engineering, capital improvement projects, infrastructure renewal, and engineering support for daily operations while partnering closely with Maintenance, Operations, Capital Delivery, and Safety to deliver practical, innovative solutions that enhance system performance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced transit environment and is passionate about improving rail infrastructure. They inspire teams, build collaborative partnerships, and provide innovative engineering solutions that support safe, reliable service while advancing BART's long-term infrastructure goals.

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

• Leadership of railway track engineering, maintenance, and capital improvement programs.
• Managing complex engineering projects, consultant contracts, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of track design, inspection, maintenance, and applicable FRA, CPUC, and industry standards.
• Building collaborative relationships across engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Analyzing complex technical issues, making sound decisions, and implementing practical solutions.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and asset management strategies that enhance safety, reliability, and system performance.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in multiple rounds and candidates are encouraged to apply early. Applications for this posting will be reviewed based on the following schedule:

• Round 1:
  August 7 - August 27
• Round 2:
  August 28 - September 17
• Round 3:
  September 18 - October 2

The District reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time after the completion of a review round if a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified to advance in the selection process. Therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, as subsequent review rounds may not be conducted.

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.

All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.