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Trimet Project Manager, Associate, Vehicle Engineering in United States
Project Manager, Associate, Vehicle Engineering
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Project Manager, Associate, Vehicle Engineering
Salary
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Location
Suite 700, OR
Job Type
Non-Union Limited Term
Job Number
24-00084
Department
Engineering & Construction
Division
Design and Construction
Opening Date
04/26/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Description
TriMet Vehicle Engineering, part of the Engineering and Construction Division, is looking for an Associate Project Manager to support new and existing projects.
Vehicle Engineering not only leads the procurement of TriMet's shiny new light rail vehicles for system expansions and vehicle replacements, but also manages decommissioning of retiring rail vehicles and supports an existing fleet of 149 LRVs and six commuter rail cars. Our team ensures new vehicles are designed and built to our specifications and holds our suppliers to a high standard of quality. As existing equipment ages it takes tenacity and creative problem solving to ensure TriMet maintains a high standard of safety and reliability over the decades the vehicles remain in service, this includes planning and executing major subsystem retrofits as part of our capital improvement program.
Our department works closely with rail maintenance, rail transportation, operations engineering, safety, information technology, engineering and construction civil teams, and program management to ensure excellent service to the riding public.
Your role as Project Manager, Associate, is to work alongside a diverse group of engineers and deliver a portfolio of vehicle engineering projects. The scope and scale of the projects vary from vehicle acquisitions, retrofits, modifications, reverse engineering of obsolete components, evaluating vehicle performance, to working alongside IT to develop and deploy cutting-edge rail vehicle technology.
This position will perform project management and/or technical support duties with supervision. Assist project managers and engineers with duties related to the design, construction, maintenance and operations of rail vehicles. Assist with managing work related to varying projects such as vehicle procurement, retrofits, modifications, and evaluating vehicle performance. Work closely with Engineering, Construction and Planning Division staff, maintenance staff, contractors, and others to develop and deliver desired improvements. Utilize existing criteria, procedures, standards, and assist in the refinement of standardization for criteria, practices, procedures and training. Support the direction and management of the work of the agency and consultant staff in developing and delivering projects.
This is a limited-term position, scheduled to end on 6/30/2027, but it may be extended as required to support TriMet business needs.
Ensure a commitment to safety through effective leadership, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings.
Essential Functions
Assist Project Managers and Engineers with processing of contract documents, submittals, meeting minutes, invoices, and contract administration.
Assist Project Managers in coordinating project activities with internal TriMet staff, consultants, and contractors.
Assist in processing documents pertaining to design, installation, and testing of changes to existing rail vehicles and equipment.
Maintain project records and project technical files.
Assist in documenting and verifying safety certification of rail vehicle system installations and equipment.
Assist in the witnessing, performance and documenting of testing for various rail vehicle system installations and equipment. Assist in troubleshooting problems that occur during testing.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Rail Vehicle, or Structural Engineering is required.
One (1) year of general experience with engineering documentation and drawings, documentation control is required.
One (1) year of experience in an area directly applicable to passenger rail vehicle and/or systems engineering or transportation projects is desired.
Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 13, Exempt, Non-Union, Limited-Term
Salary Range
Minimum: $75,186.00
Maximum: $112,779.00
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
Panel Interviews
Reference Check
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A work record review process is conducted for each TriMet union employee when they apply for an internal position (including non-union positions) at TriMet. The work record review covers one full year of work history and two years of preventable accident history, beginning with the closing date on the job announcement, and reviews time loss, oversleeps, supervisor observation reports (rule violations), and disciplinary actions.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.
If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.