Junior Vehicle Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Junior Vehicle Systems Engineer

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 E03
$105,044.00 / annually (Minimum) to $159,143.00 / annually (Maximum)

Note: The starting negotiable salary offer will be between $105,044.00 - $115,403.50 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 two (2) Junior Vehicle Systems Engineer vacancies.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District is seeking motivated and skilled Junior Vehicle Systems Engineers to join the Rolling Stock & Shops Engineering Division. This is an exciting opportunity for emerging engineers to contribute directly to the reliability, modernization, and performance of one of the nation’s largest and most innovative rail transit systems.

These positions offer a unique opportunity to develop practical engineering experience while contributing to the safe and reliable movement of hundreds of thousands of Bay Area riders each day.

Note: We will be hiring one selected JVSE candidate to be assigned to Electrical division and one JVCE candidate to be assigned to the Mechanical division in the Vehicle Systems Engineering group.

Ideal candidate for the Electrical Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group:

The ideal candidate would have a degree in Electrical engineering. They will demonstrate high competency in writing reports and technical procedures. They will support engineering initiatives focused on maintaining and improving BART’s fleet of rail vehicles, including electrical power systems, microcontroller devices, ethernet networking, and other electric and electro-mechanical systems. This assignment offers hands-on exposure to transit vehicle engineering in a fast-paced operational environment where safety, reliability, sustainability, and innovation are top priorities.

Ideal candidate for the Mechanical Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group:

The ideal candidate would have a degree in Mechanical engineering. The selected candidate will support engineering initiatives focused on maintaining and improving BART’s fleet of rail vehicles, including mechanical, propulsion, braking, and electro-mechanical systems. This assignment offers hands-on exposure to transit vehicle engineering in a fast-paced operational environment where safety, reliability, sustainability, and innovation are top priorities.
The most qualified candidates for these positions 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:

• Reliability & Customer Service Support - Assisting with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of vehicle equipment failures impacting service delivery and customer experience.
• Transit Systems Collaboration - Collaborating with maintenance staff, operations personnel, manufacturers, and senior engineering staff to support safe and reliable transit operations.
• System Issue Analysis & Resolution - Utilizing engineering software tools, technical drawings, schematics, and diagnostic equipment to analyze and resolve system issues.
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  Systems Engineering Fundamentals - Fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems
  
  
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  Effective Communication & Task Management - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced operational environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
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  Mobility for Field Work - Must have adequate mobility to conduct field inspections and investigations.
  
  

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

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists with a variety of vehicle engineering duties in support of the design, repair, overhaul, evaluation, reliability, and maintenance of District rail transit vehicles.

Provides support in creating and modifying engineering specifications, drawings, and calculations/analyses; gathers data to assist in engineering decisions.

Assists in conducting field inspections and investigations into equipment failures of rangingseverity; and participates in recommendations for corrective actions or equipment design changes.

Assists in design and specification of special testing and servicing equipment to troubleshoot and maintain vehicle subsystems.

Assists in designing computer hardware and software modifications; and analyzes and resolves computer, electrical, or mechanical systems malfunctions.

Provides technical information, such as specifications, drawings, testing results, and evaluations, to journey-level engineering staff in support of transit vehicle repair, engineering, and design.

Assists in preparing engineering designs, specification costs and quantity estimates for engineering construction projects.

Conducts special studies and prepares a variety of reports and correspondence.

Gathers data and information to assist in development of quality assurance criteria and inspection procedures and may assist with related audits for compliance.

Operates a variety of mechanical and electrical test and measurement equipment in a safe and effective manner.



Minimum Qualifications

Education :

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

Substitution :

Professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements :

Must possess sufficient mobility to perform field inspections and investigations.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Basic principles and practices of electrical or mechanical engineering
• Appropriate sources of engineering information
• Material costs
• Computer applications as applied to the solution of engineering problems
• Engineering materials, equipment, and methods

Skill in :

• Applying basic engineering principles and practices to the solution of engineering problems
• Conducting engineering studies and evaluations and writing clear and concise reports
• Analyzing technical problems, including those involving mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Learning department procedures and applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Interpreting and preparing drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Analyzing drawings and identifying assets
• Keeping accurate records
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  
  

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

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

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

Salary:

$105,044.00 - $159,143.00 Annually