Senior Electronics & Communications Engineer (Non-Represented)

Job Description

Marketing Statement

Ride 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 Summary

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Pay Band E07

$140,447.00/year (minimum)-$212,780.00/year (maximum)

Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $140,447.00-$167,619.84 commensurate with education and experience

Reports To

Manager of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Days Off
Saturday/Sunday

Who May Apply
All current BART employees and future BART employees

Current Assignment

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking a Senior Electronics & Communications Engineer to join our Electronics and Communications Engineering team. This advanced journey-level position offers an opportunity to apply deep technical expertise to the systems that keep BART's telephone, radio, public address system, and automated fare collection infrastructure running reliably for one of the busiest transit systems in the country.

In this role, the incumbent will perform advanced engineering work across the full project lifecycle, from design and development through modification, testing, and long-term maintenance of the District's electronics and communications equipment. This position will provide engineering and software support during design review, testing, and implementation of assigned projects, ensuring system compatibility as new technology is integrated into BART's existing infrastructure. This position will also play a key role in contract administration: reviewing designs, coordinating installation and testing activities, evaluating contractor submittals for conformance to drawings and specifications, and directing design contract revisions and change orders.

Beyond hands-on engineering, this position carries real influence over how work gets done. It will help establish schedules and methods for engineering and software support on assigned projects, monitor contracted services, and make recommendations on resource allocation. In addition, it will design or modify equipment, design circuits, write code, build and test prototypes, and produce clear technical documentation. Senior engineers in this role often exercise lead supervision over junior staff, training them in engineering design methods and procedures, helping correct performance deficiencies, and contributing to hiring decisions, while also helping shape and refine the policies and standards that guide the broader team's work.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be articulated during the selection process:

• Principles and practices of electronics and communications engineering, including electronic circuit design and performance
• Operational characteristics of voice/data systems, fare collection systems, and microprocessors
• Methods and techniques for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment faults, including use of specialized test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Developing, reviewing, and modifying complex electronics and communications engineering systems
• Preparing and reviewing technical specifications, drawings, and plans, including use of CADD or other specialized engineering design software
• Computer programming languages relevant to assigned project areas
• Project scheduling, budget administration, and contract administration principles and practices
• Leading, organizing, and reviewing the work of lower-level engineering staff, including training and performance support
• Analyzing complex engineering problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending sound solutions
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with District officials, contractors, and the public

Application & Selection Process

All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or [email protected].

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.

All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

Performs advanced electronics and communications engineering work for the development, modification and maintenance of the District's electronics and communications equipment and systems including telephone, radio and automated fare collection systems.

Establishes schedules and methods for providing engineering and software support in assigned projects; monitors work progress of the contracted services; makes recommendations on resources to be allocated.

Provides engineering and software support to contracts and District engineering staff during the design review, testing and implementation of assigned electronics and communications projects.

Provides engineering and software support in assigned project area; ensures system compatibility; assists in developing and monitoring schedule; develops system software as required; integrates data into new systems.

Provides assistance in project contract administrations; reviews designs; coordinates installation and testing activities; reviews equipment interfaces to ensure that data interfaces are compatible.

Designs or modifies equipment; designs circuits and writes codes as required; builds and tests prototypes; prepares technical documentation on project activities.

Coordinates project activities with contractors; reviews contractor submittals for conformance to drawings and specifications; interprets plans and specifications to testing and installation staff; prepares and directs design contract revisions and change orders.

Assists in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.

Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.

As assigned, may participate in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures; trains assigned employees in their areas of work including electronics and communications engineering design methods, procedures and techniques.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of electronics and communications engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :
A Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering, computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional electronics or communications engineering experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive electronics and communications engineering program.
• Operational characteristics of voice data systems and fare collection systems.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical specifications.
• Principles and practices of electronics and communications engineering.
• Operational characteristics of microprocessors.
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment faults.
• Computer programming languages in assigned project area.
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Electronic circuit design and performance.
• Materials and equipment used in the design, development and maintenance of electronics and communications equipment.
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical engineering report preparation.
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in engineering project design including CADD.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill in :

• Developing, reviewing, and modifying complex electronics and communications engineering systems.
• Leading, organizing and reviewing the work of lower level engineering staff.
• Designing, developing and implementing computer system software programs.
• Performing and reviewing complex calculations.
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures.
• Preparing and reviewing drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Utilizing specialized test equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Analyzing complex engineering problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions.
• Interpreting and preparing revisions to engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the Physical condition necessary to conduct field inspections and testing as assigned to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time course of the work including District officials and the general public.

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The 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 [email protected] .

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. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific