Deputy Director, Infrastructure Engineering

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Job description

GENERAL
The Deputy Director, Infrastructure Engineering, reports to the Director, Engineering, and is responsible for the development and management of infrastructure projects and programs related to structural, track, stations, facilities for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Develop and maintain engineering standards for railroad infrastructure maintenance, including track, structures, facilities, Right of Way (ROW), Maintenance of Way (MOW), and third-party utilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain budgeting of the railroad infrastructure State of Good Repair (SOGR) program.
• Responsible for the development of maintenance requirements for infrastructure assets.
• Ensure compliance with 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), such as Part 213 (Track Safety Standards), Part 214 (Railroad Workplace Safety), Parts 237 (Bridge Safety Standards) and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) general orders.
• Apply asset management principles and develop standards for each lifecycle phase for assigned assets.
• Establish performance requirements for Infrastructure assets and monitor performance.
• Drive innovation to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance programs.
• Act as liaison with Rail Operations, Planning, and Safety departments on the development of rail infrastructure projects.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in the selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Provide general technical direction and oversight for all Infrastructure related projects and initiatives.
• Develop cost estimates for infrastructure projects.
• Direct and coordinate the Railroad Engineering Infrastructure work program with railroad operations, planning, safety, and the contract operator.
• Review and prioritize project requests.
• Review engineering design of new railroad construction projects. Provide technical analyses and recommendations regarding design, construction, and operational issues
• Manage culvert and structures inspection schedules.
• Establish predictive maintenance programs for critical infrastructure asset to increase availability, resiliency, reduce repairs and service interruptions, and increase the efficiency of maintenance programs.
• Respond to and investigate railroad service interruptions, and customer service complaints related to the railroad infrastructure.
• Perform engineering design review of specifications and plans.
• Identify railroad infrastructure quality concerns and purpose solutions.
• Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
• Analyze asset performance data and identify poor performance or repeating issues.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, full time work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
• Six (6) years of experience in the area of railroad engineering, Maintenance of Way (MOW), Right of Work (ROW), and/or track structure or facilities.
• Three (3) years management or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• California PE or SE License (or the ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Experience with electrified railroad.
• Possess a valid California drivers' license with a safe driving record.
• Effective oral and written communicator
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite, scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera)

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