Director, Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large scale transportation projects. This position will be based at the project office in Sherman Oaks.Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 19, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

Oversees and manages large-scale engineering and architectural activities for major rail and bus projects to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus and rail facilities

Oversees the management of consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment

Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes; oversees change control process

Participates in the preparation of contract front-end documents

Directs preparation of feasibility and trade-off studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses

Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives

Reviews consultants plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness

Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third party, and operations problems

Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness

Interfaces with the various divisions of Metro

Plans budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets

Represents Metro before outside agencies

Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials

Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings

Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff

Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related fieldExperience

Five years of relevant management-level experience as an engineer, architect or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects with at least two years of experience in specialized area of assignmentCertifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferredPreferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

Experience reviewing final design plans and specifications for transportation projects

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, including agency staff, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders

Experience applying alternative delivery methods (e.g., CM/GC, Progressive Design-Build, etc.), construction contracts, and public sector procurement practices

Experience utilizing construction scheduling principles, including critical path method (CPM), schedule recovery strategies, and delay analysis

Experience managing design delivery and design consultant contracts in alternative delivery projects

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations

Project management and control practices

Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures

Metro policies and procedures

Principles of supervision

Applicable business software applicationsSkill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

Planning, organizing, and managing large-scale design and construction projects

Reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large-scale engineering projects

Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence

Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes

Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions

Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

NegotiatingAbility to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

Manage projects from start-up to completion

Think and act independently

Prioritize and multi-task

Make financial decisions within a budget

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts

Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority

Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

Typical office situation

Close exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table

Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

Communicating through speech in the English language required(MP)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm

(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.