Chief Engineering Officer, Metra

Directs and coordinates all maintenance and capital functions and activities including facilities, track and structures, automatic fare collection, power and mechanical equipment and signal systems. Directs and coordinates all engineering functions and activities including research and develop, architectural and engineering design either through in-house or contract personnel, relating to electronics, communication, train control, computer systems, civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering, as well as contract construction and other major engineering projects. Formulates operating budgets and reviews and monitors expenditures to ensure costs are in line with budget projections. Responsible for achieving departmental goals and objectives. Collaborates with management and executive staff, departments, outside agencies, and provides responsible and complex management and policy support to the Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operations Officer. Performs other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This position requires flexible availability including non-business hours, weekends, and holidays and is subject to call 24/7.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field OR in lieu of degree, must have substantive senior level rail engineering management experience in a large public or private rail operation or rail organization of similar size and complexity.
• In addition to #1, must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of railroad engineering management experience with strong organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills; excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Of the fifteen (15) years, must have a minimum of ten (10) years in a railroad engineering environment with at least seven (7) of those years in any combination of supervision and engineering management to include senior-level (Director or above) railroad engineering management.
• Registration as a Professional engineer is preferred.
• Must have excellent project management skills and proficiency preparing and analyzing project reports.
• Must have strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information

• Subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment history, vehicle and criminal history.
• Only resumes with salary history will be considered.
• Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Company Overview

Metra is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America and provides commuter rail service between the downtown Chicago business district and 240 stations in Northeastern Illinois over 11 routes totaling about 500 route miles.  Metra operates 700 weekday trains, providing more than 300,000 passenger trips a day.

Response Information

To apply for this position at Metra, please send your cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Gregg A. Moser

5530 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1202

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Skype: 301-654-7533

gmoser@krauthamerinc.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661