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Principal Engineer, Standards and Design
Metrolink
Pomona, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$119,239–$184,822 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Maintain Compliance, Performance Analysis
LOCATION
Pomona, CA
POSTED
12 days ago
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority, the operator of the METROLINK Commuter Rail System, is seeking a Principal Engineer, Design and Standards, who will support the design and ensure compliance with SCRRA design criteria, standards, and specifications of all tracks, civil, and new stations or modified stations. Stations are typically designed, constructed, modified, and maintained by other entities besides SCRRA.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Applications will be reviewed, and those most qualified will be forwarded to the hiring authority for consideration. The first review of applications begins April 3, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is not part of a job series
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
- Receives general oversight from the director or executive-level roles
- May have responsibility for supervising and monitoring performance for a group of employees
About the Company
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Metrolink
METROLINK CAREERS
JOIN OUR TEAM
With a shared purpose and commitment to excellence, we strive to motivate and challenge our employees to explore the limits of their potential. We promote a culture of innovation, safety, team-work, collaboration, and respect. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds,skills and experiences and actively eliminate disparities through inclusive hiring practices, that acknowledge the contributions and potential of all candidates.
WHO WE ARE
Advancing the well-being of our riders, our communities, and our planet, one ride at a time.
Metrolink is Southern California’s regional passenger rail service. As a leader in sustainable transportation and a force for equity and economic prosperity, we work hard every day to make our region more accessible by train. We improve the quality of life for all of our communities by empowering riders to choose how they travel and connecting people to greater opportunity and new experiences. As a result, our riders get where they need to go without worrying about access to transportation or sitting in traffic. Metrolink counts nearly 12 million annual boardings, removes an estimated 9.3 million vehicles from the road and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 130,000 metric tons with our fleet of Tier 4 clean technology locomotives each year.
WHAT'S IT LIKE WORKING AT METROLINK?
Our employees stand at the very heart of our success – they devote their ideas, creativity, knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to ensuring a great customer experience. We support and develop our employees through targeted, customized, professional development and a healthy work-life balance, a culture focused on innovation and connecting people to opportunity.
OUR VALUES
Quality
We operate on best practices and principles with a continued focus on providing high-quality service to our customers every day on every ride.
Efficiency
As responsible stewards of public funds, we embrace innovative solutions and continuous improvement for the lowest cost and most efficient operations.
Growth
We continuously seek creative, progressive, and collaborative solutions to promote investment, develop partnerships, and increase capacity to improve the mobility of Southern Californians.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Invest In Wellness
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- Accessible Health Coaching
- Flexible Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work-life balance
Access Greater Opportunity
- Network & Connection
- Professional Development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Community Volunteer
- Opportunities
Plan for The Future
- Retirement Planning
- CalPERS
- Railroad Retirement Board
- 457 Plan
- Transportation pass
- Paid Time Off
INTERNSHIPS & PROGRAMS
The Metrolink Internship programs are a unique opportunity for current college students, recent grads and those enrolled in specialized program, to gain real world experience, work with industry leaders and exercise practical application of academic studies. Our interns work closely with our team members on agency wide projects to advance their technical, personal, and leadership skills, while enhancing mobility of Southern Californians.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employeesINDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://www.metrolinktrains.com/