Resident Engineer Civil Engineer Transit Division SF Municipal Transportation Agency

Job Description

Appointment type:
Temporary Exempt – Full Time, not to exceed three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Vacancy:
1. Salary: $172,354 to $209,508 annually.

Under general direction of the Train Control Upgrade Project Manager and Lead Engineer, the 5241 Resident Engineer provides professional engineering field oversight for construction, installation, integration, and testing activities associated with the Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP). The Resident Engineer serves as the SFMTA’s on‑site engineering representative responsible for ensuring all contractor‑performed work complies with approved plans, technical specifications, engineering standards, contract requirements, safety regulations, and applicable codes.

They also participate in construction design review, evaluate construction plans, develop and stamp civil construction drawings, coordinate daily with various SFMTA teams, resolve construction issues, evaluate contractor proposals, support change management, ensure proper documentation, direct and review work of assistants, inspectors, consultants, and technical staff. A valid Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of California is required.

• Acts as SFMTA’s on‑site engineering representative for construction and installation work associated with the train control system, including wayside equipment, civil infrastructure, communications installations, and facility modifications.
• During construction design for each of the seven phases, reviews the construction plans provided by the Train Control Supplier for constructability and compliance with applicable codes, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, signs and stamps civil construction drawings (e.g. of conduit, equipment cabinet footings) as necessary to complete the construction drawing sets.
• Conducts field inspections to verify that contractor work complies with contract documents, approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, quality requirements, environmental conditions, and safety protocols.
• Reviews contractor submittals, installation plans, test procedures, work plans, shop drawings, and as‑built documentation for conformance with project requirements.
• Coordinates field activities with SFMTA operations and maintenance groups to schedule track access, construction windows, flagging services, special operations, and train control cutover activities.
• Evaluates Requests for Information (RFIs), change order proposals, design clarifications, and potential claims, and prepares appropriate documentation or recommendations.
• Issues field directives, prepares and maintains daily inspection reports, documents progress, and verifies contractor quantities for payment.
• Supports field testing, pre‑commissioning, and acceptance activities for wayside train control equipment, communications infrastructure, grounding systems, power connections, and related civil or structural work.
• Works with SFMTA technical staff, the Train Control Supplier, construction contractors, and consultants to resolve field conditions that require engineering interpretation or minor design adjustments.
• Tracks deficiencies, punch list items, nonconformance reports, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitors construction schedules, reviews schedule updates, identifies delays or potential impacts, and supports development of mitigation measures.
• Supervises or directs the work of junior engineers, inspectors, interns, or consultant personnel assigned to construction oversight duties.
• Prepares technical correspondence, engineering reports, and documentation required for project controls, audits, and contract administration.
• Performs related duties as required.