Manager of Rail Vehicle Procurement and Overhaul

Description

As the Rail Vehicle Procurement and Overhaul Manager, you will:

• Lead the planning, specification, acquisition, manufacturing oversight, delivery, and commissioning of new rail rolling stock, as well as manage capital-funded vehicle modification and overhaul programs.
• Manage and develop direct reports, including the Rail Overhaul Project Managers, and provide direction to outside consultants, vehicle manufacturers, and contractors to ensure high-quality performance in construction, testing, integration, and revenue service readiness.
• Develop and administer project and procurement budgets; monitor progress against established goals and ensure accountability across all project phases.
• Collaborate with other UTA departments to align procurement activities with operational, financial, and safety objectives, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FRA, FTA, APTA, and UDOT requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of key agency and federally required documentation, including Rail Procurement Plans, NTD reports, APTA surveys, and UTA’s long-range vehicle Transit Development Plan.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure that UTA’s rail fleet meets current and future service needs, maintains reliability, and supports sustainable system growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or other applicable 4-year engineering related field. 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Ten years of progressively more responsible experience in the design and preparation of specifications for rolling stock vehicles, the inspection of the manufacture of vehicles, supervision of the maintenance and repair of vehicles, testing and commissioning of vehicles, and/or the procurement of such vehicles. Five years’ experience leading or coordinating a project team.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of rail rolling stock systems (Light Rail and Commuter Rail Modes), including electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems theory and design for rolling stock equipment and railway systems.
• Knowledge of industry procedures, practices, trends, standards, regulations, and recommended practices.
• Knowledge of engineering, operation, and maintenance policies, procurement policies and procedures, document control systems, and configuration management.
• Knowledge of high-tech test and measurement equipment, computer diagnostic interface equipment for rolling stock systems, and office automation equipment such as fax machines, computers, scanners, digital cameras, and copiers.
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, technical writing, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work closely, productively, and effectively with a team to accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal direction.

UTA Competencies:

• Business Acumen – Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the broader issues affecting field
• of expertise and organization.
• Managerial Courage – Standing strong in the face of adversity and taking necessary risk to achieve results.
• Change Management – Dealing comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes
• Communicates Effectively – Creating an open environment in which thoughts are expressed freely and information flows easily.
• Decision Making – Making sound decisions that consider multiple options, seeking input from others; reaching good decisions in a timely manner.
• Drives Results – Fostering a strong bottom-line orientation; accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks; exceeding goals successfully; pushing self and others to achieve results.

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An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: $102,300.00 or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

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