Train Control Engineer

Job Description:

Train Control 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
Pay Band E06 (Non-Rep)
$128,685.00 (minimum) - $194,958.00 (maximum)
The negotiable initial salary offer will be between $128,685.00 - $1 49,055.16 commensurate with education and experience.
Reports To
Manager of Train Control Engineering or designee.

Current Assignment
This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.
This announcement will be used to build a pool of qualified applicants. The pool will be active for twelve (12) months.

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Train Control Engineer to support the full lifecycle development and deployment of BART’s Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems. This role is ideal for a technically advanced professional who thrives in complex control environments and is passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance transit systems.

The Train Control Engineer is responsible for the development, modification, testing, validation, and commissioning of CBTC systems for internal use. This position plays a critical role in ensuring system functionality, safety compliance, operational reliability, and seamless integration across multidisciplinary infrastructure environments.

The position supports regulatory inspections, third-party verification processes, technical reporting to management, and post-commissioning monitoring and optimization. Engineering work includes advanced control and communications systems related to wired and wireless train control networks, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), Automatic Train Protection (ATP), and Automatic Train Operation (ATO).

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following area, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Demonstrated experience in the development, modification, testing, and commissioning of advanced train control systems.
• Proven ability to review project drawings and technical specifications; develop comprehensive testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and protocols; and effectively coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical competency in system integration, interface validation, and end-to-end functional testing.
• Hands-on experience leading and executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Site Integration Tests (SIT).
• Advanced expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting networked and communications-based control systems.
• Proven capability to investigate equipment and system faults, analyze performance data, implement corrective actions, and support thorough root cause analysis efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively and responsibly within safety-critical, highly regulated environments.

Work assignments may require night and weekend work and may involve working adjacent to active tracks with electrified rail and moving trains.


Application & Selection Process

All applicants must apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs . Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or [email protected] .

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
Applications will be screened to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection process.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of train control engineering duties in the preparation and review of drawings, plans and specifications for the development, modification and maintenance of the District's train control system.

Prepares engineering drawings, sketches, calculations and analyses; develop design details; prepares engineering drawings, sketches, calculations and analyses; develops design details.
Prepares preliminary engineering calculations, drawings, equipment specifications and other supporting data for new or potential projects.
Conducts field inspections and investigations on wayside, station and control equipment; conducts tests on existing installations; troubleshoots for equipment malfunctions; diagnoses and recommends modifications or repair requirements.
Evaluates materials properties for use in train control equipment and systems; assesses and recommends maintenance intervals and procedures.
Provides hardware and software support for District train control systems; develops, analyzes and tests software; installs hardware and software; develops and conducts system hardware upgrades; maintains technical documentation.
Analyzes engineering changes; prepares test procedures to validate changes; directs and conducts testing of engineering modifications; prepares documentation and reports.
Assists in the establishment of schedules and methods for providing train control engineering support.
Coordinates train control engineering work with that of other divisions and outside agencies; provides engineering technical support to other divisions, District departments and outside agencies.
Maintains awareness of progress on assigned train control engineering projects to assure compliance with designated time and cost schedules.
Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of train control engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, or a closely related field.

Experience:
The equivalent of two (2) years of (full-time) verifiable professional experience in engineering, train control and signaling systems, or related experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Other Requirements:
Must possess sufficient mobility to perform field inspections and investigations.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of train control and signaling systems
• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive train control engineering and computer equipment program
• Materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in the maintenance, modification and installation of train control equipment
• Computer software and programming languages used in train control engineering
• Electronic engineering circuitry equipment and practices
• Concepts of reliability and fault analysis
• Software development and configuration
• Safety procedures and practices
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and diagnosing train control equipment failures
• Operational characteristics of analog and digital electronics, electrical circuitry, electro- mechanical mechanisms and mini- and micro-computers
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical engineering report preparation
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in train control engineering project design
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in:

• Principles and practices of train control engineering in assigned projects
• Preparing and interpreting engineering plans, drawings, and specifications
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
• Analyzing technical problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports
• Conducting field tests and investigations
• Providing hardware and software support
• Working independently in the absence of supervision
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• 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: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$128,685.00 - $194,958.00 Annually