Director, Engineering

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Director, Engineering provides leadership and strategic direction for CapMetro rail track infrastructure and bridge/structures maintenance programs, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant maintenance of way (MOW) and bridge operations across the CapMetro Railroad. This role has full accountability for the operational performance, safety, and contract management of the track and bridge maintenance program currently maintained by CapMetro contracted service provider. The Director of Engineering will be responsible for signal and train control systems, rail systems engineering, Maintenance of Way & Bridges is responsible for aligning MOW and bridge maintenance operational initiatives with organizational goals and maintaining regulatory compliance across all track and structures maintenance functions. Reports directly to the VP, Rail Operations, and provides leadership to the Program Manager IV, Maintenance of Way, Bridges, and Structures and the contracted service provider responsible for track and bridge maintenance. The Director of Engineering will be responsible for capital programs development for all the rail department, budgeting for engineering services and strategic initiatives for the rail department.

WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field; advanced degrees preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to four years.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in rail or transit track, structures, or maintenance-of-way operations.
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible leadership experience directing track and bridge maintenance programs, including contractor and capital project oversight.
- Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Parts 213 and 214) and Bridge Safety Management requirements (49 CFR Part 237, Subpart H) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Executive-level leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Deep knowledge of rail track infrastructure and bridge/structures maintenance, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong strategic planning, organizational, and performance management skills.
- Effective, professional communicator who can influence and lead across the organization and work courteously with co-workers, contractors, agency personnel, and the public.
- Ability to solve complex interpersonal, technical, financial, legal, and administrative problems.
- Working knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration principles, practices, and laws as they apply to track and bridge maintenance.
- Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to the division, department, and Capital Metro in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
- Ability to effectively supervise and direct consultants and contractors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing contractor personnel and inspection programs performing work of a complex, safety-sensitive nature.

Incumbent must have the ability to stand, walk, and travel to track and bridge field locations as needed to conduct or oversee inspections and capital project reviews. This position may require the ability to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, to respond to operational or capital project needs. The incumbent in this role serves as an on-call escalation point and may be required to respond to emergencies, major service disruptions, or other critical operational incidents outside of normal operating hours. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6–8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule. Regular and predictable attendance at assigned work location is an essential function.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.

WORK AUTHORIZATION
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Mobility Status:
As an Onsite position, the incumbent's primary workplace is a CapMetro facility or field location. Expected to work in the office 4+ days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.

SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION
This position has been identified as a “Security Sensitive” position. CapMetro will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position. A position is “Security Sensitive” if the incumbent handles currency, has access to sensitive, computerized databases, has access to master keys, or works in an area of the CapMetro that has been designated as a security-sensitive area.