Associate Systems Engineer Fire Protection

Sound Transit is hiring an Associate System Engineer - Fire Protection.

This is a technical role as an intermediate level Engineer. Under general supervision, performs mechanical engineering duties, with an emphasis on fire protection in support of the Agency’s capital projects and operational needs.

• Performs intermediate-level engineering tasks including but not limited to: site investigations; preparation of drawings and specifications; alternatives analysis; development of reports and technical documents; performing engineering calculations; and development of costs and schedules.
• Semi-independent review and input to formal contract deliverables and submittals to provide assurance of project compliance with established agency technical criteria, policies and procedures for design development, systems interface coordination and integration, construction and testing and commissioning.
• Develops designs for less complex follow on and service delivery projects from beginning to end. Including coordination of schedule, scope, and budget of assigned projects.
• Provides support to the department/division and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents reports and presentations; attends and participates in professional group meetings.
• Supports Agency Sustainability efforts to develop efficient designs and evaluate new technologies intended to improve efficiencies and reduce impact.
• Collaborates with staff across the agency to ensure continuous improvement and best practice is applied to engineering criteria, policies and procedures.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program. Two years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably related to Fire Protection, that includes: design work, working with consultants and contractors, and engineering field work;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid state driver's license. This position is responsible for oversight on maintenance activities, during non-revenue hours.

Engineer in training Certificate.

• Basic understanding of principles and practices in engineering discipline.
• Application of Engineering principles, methods and techniques applied to transit design, construction, testing and commissioning, operations and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of Codes and related regulations applicable to area of practice.
• Troubleshooting, diagnostics and root cause analysis - ability to systematically investigate equipment failures, determine the root cause, and recommend corrective action.
• Time management - ability to control a large workload, prioritize effort, and manage commitments.
• Collaboration - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, consultants, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and other stakeholder groups.
• Communication - ability to communicate clear and accurate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences in verbal and written form.
• Meeting management - Able to plan, conduct and record effective meetings.
• Systems thinking - ability to understand the whole problem, seek different perspectives, understand interdependencies, and decompose complex problems into solvable elements.

Work is performed in a hybrid office, field, shop, and warehouse environment. This role is responsible for support of construction and testing efforts; may be subject to bending, climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grappling, hearing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, walking, seeing, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.

Role requires occasional night shift / weekend work typical of major infrastructure projects and operating transit systems. The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

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