Project Manager, Principal, Vehicle Engineering

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Project Manager, Principal, Vehicle Engineering

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Location

Suite 700, OR

Job Type

Non-Union Limited Term

Job Number

24-00083

Department

Engineering & Construction

Division

Design and Construction

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

TriMet Vehicle Engineering, part of the Engineering and Construction Division, is looking for a Principal Project Manager to support new and existing projects.

Vehicle Engineering not only leads the procurement of TriMet's shiny new light rail vehicles for system expansions and vehicle replacements, but also manages decommissioning of retiring rail vehicles and supports an existing fleet of 149 LRVs and six commuter rail cars. Our team ensures new vehicles are designed and built to our specifications and holds our suppliers to a high standard of quality. As existing equipment ages it takes tenacity and creative problem solving to ensure TriMet maintains a high standard of safety and reliability over the decades the vehicles remain in service, this includes planning and executing major subsystem retrofits as part of our capital improvement program.

Our department works closely with rail maintenance, rail transportation, operations engineering, safety, information technology, engineering and construction civil teams, and program management to ensure excellent service to the riding public.

Your role as Project Manager, Principal, is to work alongside a diverse group of engineers and deliver a portfolio of vehicle engineering projects. The scope and scale of the projects vary from vehicle acquisitions, retrofits, modifications, reverse engineering of obsolete components, evaluating vehicle performance, to working alongside IT to develop and deploy cutting-edge rail vehicle technology.

This position will perform principal level project manager duties in support of TriMet's rail vehicle workgroup as a fully competent and experienced project manager. Duties include development of specifications, review of contractor submittals, coordination of schedules, monitoring inspection and approval of work, testing of equipment and systems, and administration of contracts. Acts as a technical specialist within the vehicle engineering discipline. Ensures that projects are completed within budgets and schedule constraints or ensures changes are managed within established agency processes. Ensures that projects meet safety, quality, diversity and sustainability goals. Ensures coordination with all internal and external stakeholders.

The Project Manager has a high level of independence, judgement, and autonomy. Assignments may require independent evaluation, analysis, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to successfully design and deliver assigned projects.

Position works independently with limited supervision from a group manager and requires the ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established guidelines.

All work is done under the supervision of a licensed professional in the State of Oregon.

This is a limited-term position, scheduled to end on 6/30/2027, but it may be extended as required to support TriMet business needs. 

Ensure a commitment to safety through effective leadership, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings.  

Essential Functions

1.  Develop requirements, specifications, design criteria, engineering standards, test procedures and schematics/drawings for all aspects of rail vehicle systems and associated hardware. All design work will be performed under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Oregon. 

    

2.  Evaluate the functional feasibility, design, and reliability of various electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and hardware associated with existing and future rail vehicles. Review product and systems submittals for compliance with contract requirements and TriMet criteria. Coordinates with other TriMet engineers, staff, and consultants to ensure compatible designs. 

    

3.  Administer or assist with the administration of various contracts relating to the procurement, installation, testing and start-up of rail vehicles and vehicle related systems, hardware, software and equipment. Write contractual correspondence, interpret contractual requirements, and monitor and report contractor progress. Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality of assigned work.

    

4.  Oversees and coordinates contractor work to ensure proper scheduling of activities and minimal impact to on-going TriMet rail operations. Perform inspections, monitor progress, report on quality of work, and document daily progress. 

    

5.  Witness, document and provide approval of testing of various rail vehicle systems and equipment. Assist in troubleshooting problems that occur during testing. 


6.  Coordinate with rail operations on design and construction of rail vehicle improvement projects. 


7.  Perform engineering analyses, write technical reports, and make recommendations, as required.


8. Represent TriMet at interagency meetings and proceedings as technical expert. Attend project meetings, prepare materials, and make presentations as necessary. Represent the Vehicle Engineering department as directed. 

9. Oversee or provide contract change management per TriMet’s established processes including the production of fair cost estimates, cost engineering studies, and cost forecasts required to support negotiations of change orders. 

10. Independently prepare technical reports, progress reports, special studies, and cost estimates as necessary. 

Position Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Rail Vehicle, Structural Engineering is required.   

Professional Engineer registered the State of Oregon is desired.   

A Project Management Professional is preferred.

Six (6) years total credited experience in Project Management or Engineering is required.

Two (2) years of experience in Transportation, rail or bus transit, aerospace or automotive experience is preferred.

Two (2) years of experience in large scale projects/ programs is preferred.

 Or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Limited-Term

Salary Range
Minimum: $114,749.00
Maximum: $172,125.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above.  For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Process 
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. Reference Check

Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
 
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A work record review process is conducted for each TriMet union employee when they apply for an internal position (including non-union positions) at TriMet. The work record review covers one full year of work history  and two years of preventable accident history, beginning with the closing date on the job announcement, and reviews time loss, oversleeps, supervisor observation reports (rule violations), and disciplinary actions.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
 
ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.   

Regular Full-Time or Limited Term Full-Time
Non-Union Employee Benefits
 
A regular full-time, non-union employee is an employee who works a minimum of 30 hours per week. A limited term, full-time employee must be hired for six or more months, have a predetermined ending date, and work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Medical Plan Options
  • Regence Non-Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
  • Regence Non-Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
  • Kaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.
All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.
 
Dental Plan Options
  • Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
  • Kaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
Coverage Effective Date - Medical and dental insurance is effective first of the month following date of hire.  

Waive Medical and Dental Coverage - TriMet non-union, exempt employees who waive their medical and dental coverage through TriMet and provide proof of coverage outside of TriMet, will receive $250 per month as taxable income. 

Medical and Dental Rates – Non-union employees working 30+ hours/week pay 6% of the total monthly premium for medical and dental.  Non-union employees working 20-29 hours/week pay 25% of the total monthly premium.

Medical and Dental Rates – Non-union employees working 30+ hours/week pay 6% of the total monthly premium for medical and dental.  The rates below reflect the employee's portion of the monthly premium.

Rates effective January 1, 2024
Regence Non-Union 80/20 PPO
Employee: $ 46.02
Employee & Spouse: $ 96.62
Employee & Child(ren): $ 80.52
Employee & Family: $ 128.84

Regence Non-Union HSA
Employee: $ 40.16
Employee & Spouse: $ 84.34
Employee & Child(ren): $ 70.28
Employee & Family: $ 112.46

Non-Union HSA Employer Monthly Contribution
Employee: $ 62.50
Employee & Spouse: $125.00
Employee & Child(ren): $125.00
Employee & Family: $125.00

Kaiser Permanente EPO
Employee: $ 43.76
Employee & Spouse: $ 87.52
Employee & Child(ren): $ 78.78
Employee & Family: $ 131.284

Delta Dental of Oregon
Employee: $ 4.16
Employee & Spouse: $ 7.84
Employee & Child(ren): $ 7.88
Employee & Family: $ 11.84

Kaiser Dental
Employee: $ 3.96
Employee & Spouse: $ 7.50
Employee & Child(ren): $ 7.54
Employee & Family: $ 11.30

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy.  The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues.  It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.

Wellness Program
TriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program.  Annual wellness offerings include: onsite biometric screening and flu shot clinics.

Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
  • Dependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
  • Limited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Available to eligible, non-union employees working at least 20 hours/week, 90-day waiting period, pays 60% of the employee's salary to a maximum of $10,000/month. 

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment.
Benefit Amount: 1x annual earnings, $150,000 max

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren).  Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.

Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:
Hospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.
Critical Illness insurance can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.
Accident insurance can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.

Pension
Defined Contribution Plan 401(a)
TriMet provides a defined contribution pension plan to non-union employees. TriMet matches the equivalent of 10 percent of a non-union employee's base pay into an investment account each pay period. The employee also has the option of contributing up to 15 percent of his/her base pay pre-tax to the account each pay period. The employee directs the investment of the employee's individual account. The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.
 
Deferred Compensation Plan 457
A Deferred Compensation Plan Section 457 (a plan for public employees) allows the employee to build retirement savings with pre-tax dollars to supplement pension, Social Security and private investment.

Sick Leave
Employees receive 12 sick days of leave for a total of 96 hours (8 hours x 12 days) each January 1.  Unused sick leave can be carried over to a maximum of 1,700 hours (212.5 days).  Employees hired mid-year receive a prorated amount of sick leave for the first year hired. Upon separation, 60% of accrued sick leave is deposited into your 401(a) account up to a maximum of 1,700 hours.
 
Holidays
Non-Union employees have one day off with pay on each of the following holidays:  New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day following Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
 
Personal Days
Each regular non-union employee is allotted six (6) personal days with pay to be used within the calendar year.  Employees hired mid-year receive a prorated amount of personal day for the first year hired.
 
Vacations
Employees accrue vacation eligibility for each continuous full year of service effective on the date of hire anniversary.  For employee hired on or after November 15, 2012, the following schedule will apply:
 
Years of Service                   Weeks of Vacation
Upon employment*                         3 weeks
After 3 years                                  4 weeks
After 8 years                                  5 weeks
 
*During the first year of employment with TriMet if employment is terminated the three weeks of vacation are not eligible for payout.  Other than during the first year of employment, if employment is terminated, both the employee's banked vacation, and the vacation that has accrued ratably since the employee's last date of hire anniversary is eligible for payout in accordance with this policy.
 
Free Transit Pass
All active employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District.
*Child dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.
 
Frequent Flyer Mileage
Frequent flyer miles (miles flown on business or resulting from a business expense) may be applied to personal frequent flyer miles.
 
TEI Membership
TriMet's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations.  Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for TriMet employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.

NOTICE: The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by TriMet.  This information is subject to change at any time.
Revised: 12/12/2023

 

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