Assistant Engineer Level 1

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistant Engineer Level 1 at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Construction & Development assists in designing, developing, implementing, and analyzing technical systems and facilities. Works with senior engineers on plans, designs, computations, and reports.

This role performs basic engineering tasks with standard techniques and may participate in site visits across facilities and construction sites, with training in project management and capital project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 18 months as Engineer Trainee.
• Successful completion of the FE exam.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and local permitting regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist under a Manager or Engineer.
• Perform elementary engineering work in scope development, design, contract proposals, or capital construction oversight.
• Support capital projects through project controls, environmental engineering, or other engineering functions.
• Receive training in engineering, construction, project management, and capital project support.
• Participate in site visits and fieldwork at MTA facilities and active construction sites.
• Manage and contribute to a variety of challenging projects.
• Apply academic learning to engineering principles, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

18 months as Engineer Trainee

FE exam completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

Position at MTA Construction & Development

Job Posting

This position is eligible for telework , which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

HOURS OF WORK

9:00 AM to 5:30 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

GRADE

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SALARY RANGE

$ 112,873.00

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Assistant Engineer Level 1 assists in designing, developing, implementing , and analy zing technical systems and facilities for MTA C&D.

This role performs simple routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques — and a ssists more senior engineers in preparing plans, designs, computation methods, and reports.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Engineer Level 1 shall work under the direction of a Manager or Engineer.

Perform elementary engineering work in scope development, design, request for contract development proposals, or capital construction oversight and/or inspection.

Assistant Engineer Level 1 may perform related support functions for capital projects, such as project controls, environmental engineering, or various engineering/technical functions.

Assistant Engineer Level 1 will also receive training in engineering, construction, project management, and/or capital project support work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

Participate in site visits and fieldwork at various facilities and infrastructure of the MTA operating agencies, including active construction sites.

Manage and contribute to a variety of challenging projects.

Depending upon assignment, various shifts/days may encompass full participation in all aspects of the organization.

Apply academic learning to engineering principles , critical thinking, and analysis.

Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in the appropriate Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Communications, Track, Signals, Environmental, Fire Protection) from an EAC/ABET accredited institution.

Must have a minimum of eighteen (18) months as an Engineer Trainee.

Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam .

Must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

W orking knowledge of Federal, State , and local jurisdiction permitting regulations is a plus.

Analytical ability, pro-active attitude, willingness to learn , and an ability to think "outside the box" when required.

A g eneral understanding of current design , engineering software, and Microsoft Office is required.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply .