Vehicle Engineering, part of the Engineering and Construction Division, is looking for an Associate Project Manager to support new and existing projects. Requirements: 1 year experience in Engineering Bachelors Job Duties: Vehicle Engineering not only leads the procurement of shiny new light rail vehicles for system expansions and vehicle replacements, but also manages decommissioning of retiring rail vehicles and supports an existing fleet of 149 LRVs and six commuter rail cars. Our team ensures new vehicles are designed and built to our specifications and holds our suppliers to a high standard of quality. As existing equipment ages it takes tenacity and creative problem solving to ensure maintains a high standard of safety and reliability over the decades the vehicles remain in service, this includes planning and executing major subsystem retrofits as part of our capital improvement program. Our department works closely with rail maintenance, rail transportation, operations engineering, safety, information technology, engineering and construction civil teams, and program management to ensure excellent service to the riding public. Your role as Project Manager, Associate, is to work alongside a diverse group of engineers and deliver a portfolio of vehicle engineering projects. The scope and scale of the projects vary from vehicle acquisitions, retrofits, modifications, reverse engineering of obsolete components, evaluating vehicle performance, to working alongside IT to develop and deploy cutting-edge rail vehicle technology. This limited-term position may be extended as required to support business needs. This position will perform project management and/or technical support duties with supervision. Assist project managers and engineers with duties related to the design, construction, maintenance and operations of rail vehicles. Assist with managing work related to varying projects such as vehicle procurement, retrofits, modifications, and evaluating vehicle performance. Work closely with Engineering, Construction and Planning Division staff, maintenance staff, contractors, and others to develop and deliver desired improvements. Utilize existing criteria, procedures, standards, and assist in the refinement of standardization for criteria, practices, procedures and training. Support the direction and management of the work of the agency and consultant staff in developing and delivering projects. Ensure a commitment to safety through effective leadership, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work. Perform related duties as required. Serve as a good steward by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers\' experiences and of product and service offerings.