Description
Salary $77,750.40 - $116,625.60 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet OPERATIONS
Opening Date 07/16/2026
Closing Date 7/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Provides intermediate-level engineering support to Operations and support department projects in order to deliver service that is reliable, safe, and efficient for Metro customers and employees.
This position supports the planning, coordination and delivery of facilities capital improvement and infrastructure projects, while also providing engineering support for rehabilitation related initiatives. The position assists with project development and coordination, technical analysis and project documentation to ensure facilities and infrastructure are rehabilitated, repairs are improved in a safe, reliable and cost-effective manner.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 17, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Compiles and analyzes data for engineering projects; recommends materials and equipment
Provides engineering support for various departments
Reads and interprets system drawings for all lines
Assists in preparing feasibility studies/engineering reports and in managing smaller projects
Develops scopes of work for projects
Prepares plans, sketches, specifications, and estimates for design, construction, and modification of Metro facilities
Reviews consultants' plans, sketches, certifications, and related documents for compliance with Metro standards and requirements
Troubleshoots, modifies, and repairs engineering systems, software, and equipment issues
Develops and researches permanent and sustainable solutions for issues; plans and implements preventive maintenance programs
Prepares project reports and correspondence
Performs project control activities, such as budget and schedule reviews
Develops procedures for maintaining remote terminal units and computer systems for various applications
Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees in operating engineering systems, software, and equipment
Updates databases and maintains records of changes
Represents Metro with construction/engineering/supplier community
May respond to site emergencies
May be required to perform other related job duties
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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.metro.net/careers
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
One year of relevant experience performing engineering work in appropriate discipline; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Professional Engineer License preferred
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
Experience supporting facilities, infrastructure, rehabilitation or capital projects in a transit environment
Experience drafting on design and project systems such as Autodesk Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD), Microsoft Project, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience following engineering design standards and applicable codes and regulations
Experience reviewing and developing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Design, construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment
Theories, principles, and practices of engineering
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Engineering hardware and software
Local building and zoning codes
Industry standard drawings
Microsoft Office Suite applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Performing engineering work and calculations
Performing diagnostic tests and repairs on engineering systems
Reading, interpreting, and applying plans and specifications
Comprehending electrical wiring diagrams and drawings
Compiling and analyzing complex data
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Provide guidance and assistance to new or entry-level staff
Adapt to a flexible work schedule
Learn in a fast-paced environment and with on-the-job training and experience
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Travel to project sites
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required
