Vehicle Systems Engineer (Electrical)

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Vehicle Systems Engineer (Electrical)

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Oakland, California, United States

Job Description:

Vehicle Systems Engineer (Electrical)

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Pay Band E6
$128,685.00 / annually (Minimum) to $194,958.00 / annually (Maximum)
Note: The starting negotiable salary offer will be between $128,685.00 - $154,129.11 to commensurate with experience and education.

REPORTS TO
Manager of Vehicle Systems Engineering or designee.

Current Assignment:

This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. Currently, the Vehicle Systems Engineering Department has one (1) Vehicle Systems Engineer vacancy.
Please Note: Applications for this posting will be reviewed in three rounds based on the following schedule:

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Vehicle Systems Engineer to join our dynamic and dedicated Vehicle Systems Engineering Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives on providing support of reliability, maintenance, and engineering performance of transit vehicles.

The Vehicle Systems Engineer (VSE) is responsible for performing professional engineering work that supports the repair, overhaul, evaluation, reliability, and maintenance of BART transit vehicles. This role provides engineering support for a wide range of vehicle systems, including train control networks, automatic train control systems, door systems, HVAC systems, friction brake and propulsion systems, software-based control systems, auxiliary power supply systems, and other electrical/electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components all critical to safe and reliable rail operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for completing assigned tasks related to testing, analysis, and design changes. This work will support the development of enhanced processes and designs for the new D and E series railcars and trains.

The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

Application and Selection Process

All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs . Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or [email protected] .

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.

All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of vehicle systems engineering duties in support of the design repair, overhaul, evalua tion, reliability and maintenance of District transit vehicles.

Designs and specifies special testing and servicing equipment to troubleshoot and maintain transit vehicle subsystems.
Investigates and determines cause of major transit vehicle equipment failures and provides required corrections or equipment design changes.
Provides a variety of technical information in support of transit vehicle repair, engineering and design.
Provides technical assistance in the location and disposition of transit vehicle parts and equipment.
Participates in the analysis of vehicle equipment failures; develops, implements and documents resulting maintenance procedures and equipment design changes.
Creates a variety of technical engineering drawings, specifications and documents; ensures contract compliance, the use of proper engineering methods and compatibility with other systems.
Provides technical assistance in developing new advanced transit vehicle systems for use on District transit vehicles.
Defines quality assurance criteria and inspection procedures for the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles; audits maintenance staff to ensure compliance with standards.
Operates a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner including electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical test equipment.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle systems engineering.
Provides expert testimony in personal injury lawsuits against the District, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
The equivalent of two (2) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical systems engineering experience, or related experience.

Other Requirements :
Must possess sufficient mobility to perform field inspections and investigations. Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions :
Shop environment; exposure to electrical energy; travel from site to site.

Physical Conditions :
Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; working or inspecting in confined spaces; working around heavy construction equipment; must be physically able to conduct field inspections and testing as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

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Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at [email protected] .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$128,685.00 - $194,958.00 Annually
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