{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"669699e049373ef45bea652f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/669699e049373ef45bea652f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/669699e049373ef45bea652f","title":"Junior Engineer","description":"Marketing StatementRide 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 SummaryPay RateNon-Represented Pay Grade E03Annual Salary: $107,145.00 - $162,326.00Note: The starting negotiable annual salary offer will be between $107,145.00 - $117,711.57, commensurate with education and experience.Reports ToEngineering Manager or designee.Days OffSaturday/ SundayWho Can ApplyFuture BART employees and all current BART employeesCurrent AssignmentThis job announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months.The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a motivated and innovative Junior Engineer to support the planning, design, analysis, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects that contribute to the safety, reliability, and modernization of the BART system. Under the guidance of experienced engineers and managers, Junior Engineers will have the opportunity to apply engineering principles to real-world transit projects, conduct technical analyses and investigations, prepare engineering documents and reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the District.The Most Qualified Candidates For This Position Will Have Highly Developed Competencies In The Following Areas, Which Will Be Reinforced In The Related Work Experience And Will Be Articulated During The Selection ProcessEngineering Analysis and Problem SolvingTechnical Writing and DocumentationProject Coordination and OrganizationCommunication and CollaborationData Analysis and Use of Engineering TechnologyAttention to Detail and QualitySuccessful completion of a BART internship program is preferredExamples of DutiesPerforms a variety of entry level professional engineering duties including engineering specifications, computer systems applications, preliminary cost estimates, engineering drawings, calculations and analyses.Conducts field inspections and investigations. Creates customized details which address the unique design challenges of each individual project. Assists in designing computer hardware and software modifications. Assists in designing and specifying special testing and service equipment to troubleshoot and maintain transit vehicles. Modifies and compiles all relevant specifications for the project using BFS specifications as the baseline. Assists in preparing engineering designs, specification costs and quantity estimates for engineering construction projects. Analyzes and resolves computer systems malfunctions. Assists in the establishment of schedules and methods for train control support positions. Conducts special studies and prepares a variety of reports and correspondence.EducationMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.SubstitutionProfessional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.Knowledge And SkillsKnowledge of:Basic principles and practices of the engineering disciplineAppropriate sources of engineering informationMaterial costsComputer applications as applied to the solution of engineering problemsEngineering materials, equipment and methodsSkill/Ability InApply basic engineering principles and practices to the solution of engineering problemsConduct engineering studies and evaluations and write clear and concise reportsAnalyze technical problems, including those involving computer hardware and softwareLearn engineering division procedures and applicable laws, codes and regulationsInterpret and prepare drawings and specificationsAnalyzing drawings and identifying assetsLearn to prepare construction and/or installation cost estimatesKeep accurate recordsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1The 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 employment@bart.gov .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. 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