Sr Structural Engineer Facilities Design Lead

Description

The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.

This department oversees the design and construction of Metra capital projects and oversees the work of contractors implementing these projects. Capital projects overseen by this group include stations and parking as well as structural electrical and mechanical design.

Reporting to the Director Civil and Structural Design the Senior Structural Engineer / Facilities Design Leadis responsible for managing projects of varying size and as subject-matter-expert in the Facilities Design Lead will oversee the production of design documents for non-station facilities shops yard / administrative facilities towers and crew facilities. The position will ensure compliance with applicable building codes and design criteria established for facilities projects. The position will be responsible for coordination with the Metra stakeholder departments and the primary users of the facilities.

The primary duties include :

• Draft scope of work and independent cost estimates for complex structural engineering design work to be performed by consultants; review consultant design plans and specifications for compliance with federal state and municipal codes and sound engineering standards; negotiate level of effort; an recommend changes as needed.
• Manage consultants working on assigned projects including ensuring project schedules and milestones are met evaluating proposed designs for integrity and cost effectiveness and ensuring payment requests are appropriate and reflect completed work.
• Manage projects including evaluating proposed design changes for integrity and cost effectiveness; and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and compliant with corporate quality standards and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines.
• Maintain detailed records on the project status including schedules costs and design changes; draft memoranda detailing assessments of design reviews and changes needed; and prepare work reports.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants contractors and other railroads and agencies on related projects and matters.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.
• Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditionsunder prevailing conditions of heat cold rain and otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.

Requirements

Preferred :

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and / or selected for this position.

Please note : Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana Metra prohibits applicants andemployees use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies including synthetic and / or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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Metra is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Stress Analysis,Structural Design,Structural Engineering,Structural Steel,Mathcad,Engineering designs,Aerospace,CAD,Construction Documents,Autocad,Engineering Drawings,Structural Analysis,Layouts,Catia,ANSYs

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1