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Job Description
Fleet Engineering Supervisor Utah Transit Authority (UTA) - 3.7 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $92,700 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Regulatory inspections EPA Project engineering Report writing Regulatory compliance evaluation Managing projects in an engineering role Managing public transportation fleets CAD design (engineering design task) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations Equipment troubleshooting Technical report writing Bus servicing Driver's License Managing engineering teams Vehicle maintenance regulations Technical Proficiency Mechanical knowledge Compliance standards auditing Vehicle systems Operational budget management Organizational budget management Full Job Description Description Job Summary Manages Fleet Engineering department employees. Provides management of engineering projects, quality assurance, preventative maintenance, overhaul programs, resident inspections, projects and programs for passenger transit vehicles. Assists in ensuring that passenger vehicles maintenance's overall mission and goals are achieved by participating in the formulation and approval of all technical and quality assurance, programs, policies, and procedures as related to department oversight and responsibility. Ensures vehicle maintenance complies with Maintenance and Operations SOP's, government regulations and quality assurance guidelines. Manages all aspects of the department, including, but not limited to personnel management and development and administration of the department's budget. Leads, provides guidance, and develops fleet engineering staff for future UTA needs. Oversees performance evaluation of vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Scientific field or as an equivalent at least eight years of equivalent field experience with transit revenue vehicles. Technical training in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air controls, electronics, transit systems and equipment preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Eight years' experience in the transportation industry in progressively responsible positions, including two years of management experience in an engineering/procurement/quality assurance/regulatory/auditing environment.
Knowledge:
Management processes i.e., planning, budgeting, engineering, procurement, developing and implementing project deliverables. Federal, state and local regulations as they apply to technical operations of passenger vehicles in a regulated environment. Demonstrated proficiency in operating and troubleshooting computer systems on transit vehicles (e.g., Light Rail Vehicles, Commuter Rail Vehicles, Passenger Transit Buses, Siemens Sibas 16 and 32, Wabtec QES 3, Allison, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Luminator, Webasto, Wabco, etc). Knowledge of FRA, FTA, EPA, County Emissions, Utah State Safety Inspection, and UDOT regulations
Skills:
Verbal communication Written communication Presentation Technical report writing Organization Problem-Solving Interpersonal Leadership Analytical Investigations Decision making Computer Assisted Design (CAD)
Abilities:
Participate and work in a team environment Direct and motivate a staff of engineering professionals and produce high quality work Detail-oriented Use sound judgment and make decisions Have a valid Utah driver's license, with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years. Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. OR - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
Pay Rate:
$92,700.00
Annually Close Date:
Wednesday July 1st, 2026 by 11:59pm 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.
