The Senior Manager of Electrical (Power) Engineering is responsible for establishing electrical and power standards, electrical and power quality management, strategic power planning, and development of capital improvement projects repairing and rehabilitating MBTA power and electrical infrastructure systemwide. They will coordinate with other departments and outside agencies as needed to perform comprehensive design reviews and quality management functions as directed; and provide highly complex engineering support to the Engineer’s Office, Maintenance Departments, and Capital Delivery.

• Liaise with all departments within Engineering & Maintenance such as Transit Facilities Maintenance, Power Division, Signal Division, and Maintenance of Way to assist with:
  • Coordinating asset end-of-life with capital renewals
  • Developing scopes of work and preliminary engineering for transition to the Capital Delivery, Design, and Construction Department
  • Developing electrical and power standards system-wide to ensure consistency across all disciplines within the MBTA.
  • Performing engineering and design reviews of work performed by consultants, contractors, and MBTA engineering staff.
  • Quality Management functions including conducting site inspections of systems and materials to verify quality.
• Liaise with the Capital Delivery, Design, and Construction department to assist in performing:
  • Electrical and power associated design review
  • Quality Management functions of power and electrical construction.
  • Developing capital project scopes of work and preliminary engineering
  • Assist with engineering support as directed.
• Develop electrical standards, power system standards, and engineering designs at various levels of completion ranging from preliminary or conceptual to final, specifications and standards for modifications to MBTA infrastructure.

• Utilize established methods and procedures to ensure infrastructure designs are in conformance with MBTA requirements and standards.
• Advise the Chief Engineer’s Office of capital investment priorities from a power/electrical asset condition perspective.
• Develop budgets and reports for proposed projects, evaluate various impacts of proposed projects to determine feasibility, provide recommendations to executive management and department managers, and participate on technical committees and panels.
• Supports operational, facilities, real estate, and planning functions by examining and identifying deficiencies within existing electrical and power systems, preparing recommendations for improvements, providing technical advice and guidance, reviewing development projects that may impact existing rail systems and facilities, and participating in internal audits as needed.
• Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed; respond to each inquiry courteously and professionally consistent with the Authority’s customer service quality standard.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience performing professional electrical engineering work in design, estimating, construction, and contract administration.
• Two (2) years of experience at the supervisory level.
• A combination of experience with high voltage AC and/or DC power distribution networks and their associated electrical control systems. Familiarity with control systems hardware and automated control and monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of CAD, Word, Excel, mainframe, or database applications. Proficient with the use of MS Office, PowerPoint, and Graphic applications.
• Effectively communicate with customers, employees, vendors, contractors, designers, public legislators, and state and federal agencies.
• Have excellent customer service, conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication (speaking, and writing) skills.
• Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license without infractions under MBTA policy.
• Have the ability to work any shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.
• Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year.
• Have the ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

Preferred Experience and Required Skills

• A Massachusetts Professional Engineering (PE) license (or the ability to become registered in Massachusetts within 6 months).
• A Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, management, business administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with transit system operations and construction.
• Familiarity with gas turbine and generator operations and maintenance procedures.
• Experience managing Projects with MS Project 2013 or Primavera P3; resource loading within such construction schedules.