Senior Civil Engineer P.E

Summary

The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for managing the rail transit standards and criteria and reviewing corridor design and construction projects, including evaluating scope, budget, and schedules. Typical duties include managing and coordinating engineering activities in support of transit capital improvements, reviewing designs and plans for compliance with Valley Metro standards and criteria, and providing highly responsible and complex technical support to the assigned Manager and capital projects teams.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process
Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, AND six years of increasingly responsible experience in the design and/or management of capital projects.
• Three of the six years must reflect experience in the design of capital projects, particularly public‑transit or transportation‑focused projects.
• A minimum of two years of experience in light rail, streetcar, heavy rail, other passenger rail, or freight rail design is highly desired but not required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Arizona.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a professionally registered engineer is highly preferred.

NOTE:

P.E. experience in another state qualifies as experience under this requirement; P.E. in Arizona must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

Applicants that have similar or relevant experience to the requirements above are encouraged to apply.

A valid Arizona Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation efficiently when required to complete essential job functions.

• Review contract documents, shop drawings, design plans, specifications, RFI, and other related design and construction documentation for compliance with codes, project specifications, and agency criteria.
• Provide continuous updates of the agency’s design criteria manuals, standard project specifications, and standard details for Valley Metro’s light rail, streetcar, and bus programs through program status reporting to the assigned Manager. Review and approve Design Criteria Revisions/Deviations.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight of rail standards and issues for Valley Metro and interact with design consultants, contractors, and the development community near and adjacent to Valley Metro’s transit system.
• Review the work and work product of engineering staff and consultants and/or related project contractors, ensuring quality work products and timelines are met.
• Provide direction to staff in technical lines of work for the successful completion of capital improvement projects by ensuring all governmental and private agencies (stakeholders, cities, utility companies, etc.) are represented in the design and construction processes.
• Develop engineering designs and cost estimates, particularly for smaller projects and upgrade projects (e.g., park‑and‑ride expansions, pavement repairs at Valley Metro facilities, etc.). Manage smaller capital projects on behalf of Valley Metro and/or member agencies.
• Provide technical analysis and review in support of projects associated with Valley Metro’s Project Development, including Planning, Design, and Construction.
• Oversee all aspects of project implementation as assigned, including development of design and construction and ensuring compatibility and consistency within the overall program.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings, and on the Technical Review Advisory Committee and Safety Certification Committee.
• Coordinate projects with utility companies, railroad, and city, county, and state agencies, as needed.
• Provide assistance in real estate technical matters related to project real estate definition and acquisitions.
• Establish and manage effective internal and external communication and coordination with Valley Metro departments, consultants, contractors, and member agencies.
• Microsoft Office Word and Excel, intermediate‑to‑advanced competency preferred.
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