Manager of Track Engineering Job San Francisco area,California USA,Engineering

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Salary Grade E10
Annual Salary: $ - $

Note:

The starting negotiable annual salary offer will be between $ - $ to commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To

Group Manager, Engineering

Days Off

Variable

Who May Apply

All current BART employees and Future BART employees

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

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.

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.

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Track Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time professional-level engineering experience related to the construction, maintenance, and design of railway track and structures, which must have included at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

License or Certificate

Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirement

Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must be willing to work on weekends and at night, occasionally or as needed, to oversee and serve as track engineering subject matter expert to support track safety, inspection, construction, and maintenance needs.
Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive track engineering program
Principles and practices of track engineering in rail transportation
Principles and practices of track inspection, track defect root cause analysis
Principles and practices of project scheduling and management
Principles and practices of program development and administration
Construction materials, methods, and equipment used in track engineering projects
Railroad track design and construction, bridge, and structure design and construction
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Pertinent government codes, regulations, and…