Systems Training Instructor

Marketing Statement

At Metro, we invest in staff to expand career pathways and develop the next generation of Metro leaders and technical skills experts. We aim to attract, develop, and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution.

Are you passionate about Safety? Do you enjoy developing skills and abilities in others? We are currently recruiting for talented Training Instructors to support our Automatic Train Control training program.

• Automatic Train Control:
  Are you an experienced rail or signal professional with a passion for developing others? We're looking for a dynamic Automatic Train Control Instructor to train, mentor, and inspire the next generation of ATC technicians. In this role, you'll translate your technical expertise into hands on learning that directly impacts the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our rail system.

We are looking for talented individuals with a background in electrical/mechanical applications that would be able to transfer knowledge via our Technical Skills Program as well as our continued education courses. If this sounds like you, join our team as a Systems Maintenance Training Instructor and empower others. Make a lasting impact by sharing your expertise and fostering excellence.

Minimum Education

• Associate's degree or vocational or technical school degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in Signaling, Automatic Train Control, Communications, or Power related job roles, individually or collectively.
• Must include one (1) year of previous experience formally or informally delivering training, mentoring, or coaching to employees focused on skills development, on-the-job or classroom training.

Minimum Certification/Licensure

• A valid driver's license and must maintain it while in this job.
• RWP Level 2 certification must be acquired within 3 months of hire date and be maintained while in this job.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Adult Learning.

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Systems Training Instructor is responsible for the development, implementation, and presentation of required training courses in one or more areas, including Signaling and Automatic Train Control Systems, Radio Communications, Field Communications, Power, and Automatic Fare Collection/Parking Lot Equipment. The incumbent provides classroom instructor‑led training, initiates hands‑on scenarios, and evaluates student progress throughout the classes and training program(s).

• Develop, implement, and maintain training classes and programs for Power, Communications, Automatic Fare Collection craft employees and review training to ensure that training curriculum is current with WMATA procedures.
• Conduct classroom and practical maintenance training for all technical and supervisory personnel to ensure students receive all information relating to their craft.
• Evaluate student performance, ensure that employees have successfully completed the required training programs, and verify employees are qualified to operate specific equipment relating to their assigned duties.
• Consult with supervisory‑level personnel, determine the effectiveness of employee training, ensure that prescribed maintenance procedures remain compliant with Authority and industry regulations, and make appropriate recommendations for training program modifications.
• Maintain current knowledge of modifications, changes, and redesign of system equipment and implement these changes into the training program in a timely manner, to ensure trainers are qualified and current on course material.
• Use a multi‑facetted training approach that may include (but not be limited to) lecture, demonstration, and computer‑based materials, hands‑on exercises, mock‑ups, visual aids, and student…