Senior Rail Engineer/Engineer or Senior Rail Project Coordinator/Project Coordinator
Metropolitan Council
Application
Details
Posted: 22-May-23
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Salary: $72,696 - $127,546 annually
Categories:
Railway Engineering
Years of Experience:
2 - 4
Internal Number: 2023-00076
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike in the Twin Cities.
Metro Transit's Engineering Department is responsible for the development and construction of Metro Transit's public and support facilities. In the public facility area, they plan, design, and construct improvements to the rail and bus network including, for example, bus and rail stations, maintenance facilities, park and rides, and other passenger facilities. Engineering and Facilities has built and maintains over 2 million square feet of office and industrial space.
Transit's Engineering and Facilities group oversee a capital budget program of $50-$80 million dollars annually and lead the effort to develop, design, and construct transit infrastructure and systems.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
This posting is open until filled and may close at any time. Initial review will begin May 25, 2023. It will be used to fill two vacancies and establish a six-month eligibility pool for current and future openings.
What you would do in this job:
Lead small to large projects from 3 months to 3 years in duration.
Develop or assist in developing project budgets and schedules; monitor costs and progress; anticipates potential problem areas; identifies and implements measures to keep the projects within budget and on schedule.
Develops or assists in the developing of scope of services and other non-standard provisions of RFPs and consultant contracts.
Participates in contract negotiations and the evaluation of proposals.
Assist in or develop project plans, specifications, and estimates to implement assigned capital and operating projects.
Use independent judgment, perform independently on most assignments, and receive technical guidance on unusual problems.
Contribute as project engineer and project team member on projects that vary in size and complexity and may manage several projects concurrently
Coordinates the project with external entities and stakeholders who may be affected by the project or program (Units of Government, the public, private parties and regulatory bodies).
Monitors the work of consulting engineers for conformance with contract requirements and administers those contacts.
Advise the Council's Authorized Representative relative to design and costs issues during construction phase of various projects.
Receive occasional assistance from principal engineers in the performance of duties.
Provide engineer services in the planning, design, construction and implementation of capital improvement projects associated with Metro Transit.
Lead coordination efforts with other Metro Transit departments to identify project goals, project budget, timelines for project completion.
Serve as project manager for RFP or IFB processes on various service and construction contracts working with the Purchasing and Finance Departments.
Senior Engineer (Salary grade H - $78,582 - $127,546 annually, Exempt)*: Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline; and at least four (4) years of related experience as an Engineer.
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or a state with reciprocity may be required for some positions.
*Licensure Requirements: Senior Engineer level must have a Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Minnesota. PE licenses from other states must be transferred to Minnesota within six months of date of hire.
Engineer (Salary grade G - $72,696 - $117,978 annually, Non-Exempt):
Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline; and at least two (2) years of related engineering experience.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire. Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT) exam.
Senior Project Coordinator (Salary grade H - $78,582 - $127,546 annually, Exempt): Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Planning or related field; and at least four (4) years of experience in transit or administration management, research, planning, statistics or engineering.
OR
Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Planning or related field; and at least six (6) years of experience in engineering, architecture, planning or related field.
Project Coordinator (Salary grade G - $72,696 - $117,978 annually, Exempt): Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Planning or related field; and at least three (3) years of experience in engineering, architecture, planning or related field.
OR
Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Planning or related field; and at least five (5) years of experience in engineering, architecture, planning or related field.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required for all positions.
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike in the Twin Cities.
