Sr. Manager of Electrical Engineering

Join to apply for the Sr. Manager of Electrical Engineering role at MBTA.At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.Job SummaryThe 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.Duties & ResponsibilitiesLiaise 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 renewalsDeveloping scopes of work and preliminary engineering for transition to the Capital Delivery, Design, and Construction DepartmentDeveloping 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 reviewQuality Management functions of power and electrical construction.Developing capital project scopes of work and preliminary engineeringAssist 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.Support 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 inquiries courteously and professionally consistent with the Authority’s customer service quality standard.Minimum Requirements & QualificationsA 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.Ability to work any shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.Available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year.Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.Preferred Experience And Required SkillsA Massachusetts Professional Engineering (PE) license (or 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.Disclaimers and DefinitionsGeneral Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.Application Completion: It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. Recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis. If you have unrestricted work authorization, or are sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply. International students on CPT / STEM / OPT may intern, but require valid work authorization and U.S. SSN prior to terviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction. Rescheduling may be possible with approval.Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees will be subject to physical examinations and random drug and alcohol testing.On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees must be available to respond to page/call and report to work as directed.ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations contact the MBTA’s ADA Unit.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity tern / Co-Op / Fellow Benefits: Interns/Co-ops/Fellows may receive accrued paid sick leave and a monthly transit pass based on location. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17