Electrical Substation Resident Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc.

$182K — $255K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of resident engineer experience required.
  • Preferred Licensed Professional Engineer in California.
  • Ability to work independently and handle on-field decision making.
  • Thorough understanding of construction methods and procedures.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in field scenarios.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily construction meetings to track progress.
  • Coordinate system access and track allocation during projects.
  • Assist with shutdown planning and overall construction sequencing.
  • Oversee duct bank and special trackwork installation activities.
  • Review submittals, RFIs, and construction work plans.
  • Coordinate contractor activities with various BART departments.
  • Conduct field inspections, including night work.
  • Monitor schedule performance and support expedited project delivery.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • 401k plan with traditional and Roth IRA options along with company match.
  • Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days annually, based on status and seniority.
  • Minimum of 8 paid holidays for all full-time employees.
  • Paid sick, family, and disability leave per state laws.
Full Job Description
Overview

TRC is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Substation Resident Engineer for various exciting projects in Bay area.

Responsibilities

About the Project
We are seeking a Resident Engineer to support BART's Track Interlocking Replacement Program. The work includes renewal and replacement of interlockings, duct bank construction, special trackwork installations, and coordination with BART in-house construction forces.

Several projects are currently active, including:
• A85 Interlocking
• K-Line Interlocking Renewal
• Special Trackwork Procurement
• HMC South End Connector

The position is expected to extend over multiple years, subject to performance and program needs. This role will support ongoing concurrent interlocking and track renewal efforts.

The Resident Engineer will serve as the primary construction management lead for multiple interlocking-related projects. The role requires strong coordination skills, field presence, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex transit agency environment.

This position is based at BART Headquarters (BHQ), five days per week, with night and weekend field work required during shutdowns and critical installations.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead daily construction progress meetings.
• Coordinate system access and track allocation requests
• Support shutdown planning and construction sequencing.
• Oversee duct bank and special trackwork installation activities.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and work plans.
• Coordinate contractor activities with BART Maintenance of Way (MOW), Rail Signals & Systems (RS&S). Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct field inspections, including night work during cutovers.
• Monitor schedule performance and support accelerated delivery.
• Prepare executive-level status presentations and reports.
• Serve as primary point of contact between contractor, CM team, and BART staff.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' resident engineer experience is desired.
Preferred Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California.
Ability to work independently, make effective decisions concerning construction work in progress, and solve field problems.
A thorough understanding of field methods, practices, and construction office procedures

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
  • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
  • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.


*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Salary Range

USD $88.00 - USD $123.00 /Hr.

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