Engineering Manager – Maintenance Facility

Description

• Provide leadership and mentorship to technical staff, fostering collaboration and professional development across multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee the technical evaluation of proposals, designs, and construction documentation related to maintenance facilities.
• Coordinate closely with rolling stock, systems, and civil engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of facilities with train operations and maintenance functions.
• Lead and oversee the engineering design, planning, and integration of Heavy and Light Maintenance Facilities and associated servicing yards.
• Develop and manage facility design criteria, technical standards, and O&M requirements in coordination with program stakeholders.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in maintenance operations and facility design, ensuring alignment with overall program and operational goals.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for facility-related engineering issues with contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Review and approve design deliverables, specifications, and design changes to ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant FRA, state, and local regulations as well as program safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Contribute to the development of long-term maintenance and operations strategies, including life-cycle cost analysis, staffing plans, and asset management considerations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in high-speed rail, intercity passenger rail, or commuter rail maintenance environments.
• Experience working on large-scale, publicly funded infrastructure or rail programs (e.g., state or federal agencies).
• Experience managing or coordinating with design-build or public-private partnership (P3) delivery models.
• Experience in systems integration, commissioning, or O&M planning for high-speed or intercity rail.
• Familiarity with sustainability and resiliency design principles for maintenance facilities.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of rail vehicle servicing practices, maintenance facility systems, and yard operations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 20+ years of progressively responsible experience in rail maintenance facility design, engineering, and operations.
• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and coordination skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, California state safety and environmental standards, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Sponsorship is not provided for this role now or in the future

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance