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Systems Engineer

BART
Hayward, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The Principal Vehicle Systems Engineer (PVSE) is responsible for planning, overseeing, assigning, reviewing, and participating in the work performed by staff engaged in the design, repair, overhaul, evaluation, and reliability assessment of BART transit vehicles. This includes work on electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems and components, as well as their operational interactions within the Vehicle Systems Engineering Department. The PVSE will manage both internal engineering staff and external contractors and will be responsible for completing performance evaluations for direct reports. As the lead engineer in the Rail Vehicle Systems Engineer series, the PVSE also investigates major transit vehicle equipment failures, determines root causes, and performs other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in major vehicle systems such as HVAC, pneumatics, interior systems, propulsion, friction brakes, trucks and suspension, carbody structure and crash energy management, auxiliary power supplies, doors, communications, surveillance and information systems, vehicle wiring, train control management, and vehicle automatic train control systems. Comfortable working in a shop environment, communicates ideas clearly, influences outcomes without formal authority, and proactively identifies and resolves engineering challenges.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering or related experience.

License Or Certificate

Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California is preferred.

Other Requirements

Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and testing as assigned.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $144,443 - $218,831 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No

Salary : $144,443 - $218,831

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