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.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineeringor a closely related field,ANDsixyears of increasingly responsible experience inthedesignandmanagementofcapital projects:

• Threeof thesix years mustreflectexperienceinmanagingcapital projects, particularlypublic-transitprojects, at a supervisory-level

• Aminimum of twoyearsofexperience inlightrail, streetcar, heavy rail, or freight rail design is highly preferred

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Arizona.

• Minimumof2years experienceas a professionally registered engineeris highly preferred

NOTE: PE experience in another statequalifiesas experience under this requirement, PE in Arizonamust be obtained within 6 months ofhire

A validArizonaClass C Driver License or the ability toutilizean alternative method of transportationefficientlywhenrequiredtocompleteessentialjobfunctions

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The statements listed below describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.?

• Reviews contract documents, shop drawings,design plans,specifications,RFI (request for information), and other related design and construction documentationfor compliance with codes, project specifications, and agency criteria

• Provides continuous updates of theAgency'sdesign criteria manuals, standard project specifications, and standard details for Valley Metro's light rail, streetcar, and busprogramsthrough program status reporting to the assigned Manager. Reviews and approves Design Criteria Revisions/Deviations.

• Provides technicalexpertiseand oversight of rail standards and issues for Valley Metro and interacts with design consultants, contractors, and the development community near andadjacent toValley Metro's transit system.

• Reviews the work and work product of engineering staff and consultants and/or related project contractors, ensuring quality work products and timelines are met.

• Provides 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.

• Develops 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.). Manages smaller capital projects on behalf of Valley Metro and/or member agencies.

• Provides technical analysis and review in support of projects associated with Valley Metro's Project Development, including Planning, Design and Construction.

• Oversees all aspects of project implementation as assigned, including development of design and construction, and ensuring compatibility and consistency within the overall program.

• Attends andparticipatesin professional group meetings, and on the Technical Review Advisory Committee and Safety Certification Committee.

• Coordinates projects with utility companies, railroad, and city, county, and state agencies, as needed.

• Provides assistancein real estate technical matters related to project real estate definition and acquisitions.

• Establishes and manages 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

• Makes field visits for research and coordination purposes.

• Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, and current practices of engineering analysis, design, and construction, as it relates to light railtransit;

• Fundamentals of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, vehicle, systems design, and environmental engineering as they relate to assigned engineeringdiscipline;

• AREMA Manuals and Standard DetailDrawings;

• FTA Project and Construction Management Policies and Procedures including Management Plans and RiskAssessments;

• Management principles andpractices;

• Transitoperations;

• Project budgets, estimating,and relateddocuments;

• Project scoping and contractadministration;

• Local, regional, state, and federal agencies, groups and organizations involved in transit planning,development, anddelivery;

• National,state,andlocallaws, codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to publictransportation;

• Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines including Public Right-of Way Accessible Guidelines.

Skillin:

• Reading and understanding plans, specifications, design criteria, anddetails;

• Performing complex engineering analysis and design work in assigneddiscipline;

• Coordinating and enhancing the knowledge and efforts of Valley Metrostaff;

• TimeManagement;

• Using computers and related softwareapplications;

• Bluebeam Revu

• AutoCAD (Civil 3D)

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Powerpoint)

• Aconex /Projectwise- document inventory sites

• Delegating responsibility and authority to projectstaff;

• Written communications such as preparing Board reports, technical reports, scopes of work, project management plans, interagency agreements, meetingsummaries;

• RepresentingValley Metro to civic groups, regulatoryagenciesand others in thecommunity;

• Preparing and delivering oralpresentations;

• Communicatingin order tointeract with co-workers, supervisor, and thegeneral publicat a level sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical Demands:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehiclein order tovisit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various construction projects and facilities; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone or radio. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals whorequireand request such accommodation.

Work Environment:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of forcefrequentlyor constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing arerequiredonly occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. At construction sites, work with exposure to potential hazards.