Communications Engineer

PACO Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching.

Health Insurance.

Dental Insurance.

Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D.

Paid Time Off.

Paid Holidays.

Professional Development Assistance.

Job summary

PACO Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Communications Engineer to support the MTA NYCT capital program.

Serving as Owner's Representative, you will oversee communications systems during construction and coordinate with NYCT, contractors, designers, and project management to ensure proper planning, review, and documentation in accordance with NYCT standards. Ideal candidates have transit infrastructure experience and are adept at coordinating multiple stakeholders in field and office settings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience supporting communications, transportation, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an active construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, method statements, and communications-related construction documents for compliance with contract requirements and NYCT standards.
• Coordinate communications activities with electrical, signals, civil, structural, and other project disciplines to support construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Support the planning, review, and implementation of NYCT Communications Bulletins, including system cutovers, temporary service modifications, and coordination of work windows and outages.
• Conduct field inspections, site surveys, and existing conditions assessments to verify installation quality and identify field issues.
• Coordinate contractor access, work activities, and NYCT Access & Protection requirements to minimize impacts to transit operations.
• Monitor contractor progress, review daily reports and look-ahead schedules, and maintain project logs and engineering documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Provide technical oversight by reviewing contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and construction documents; conducting field inspections; and ensuring compliance with NYCT standards, project specifications, quality, and safety requirements. Coordinate construction activities with contractors, NYCT staff, and multidisciplinary project teams, including communications system cutovers, work windows, outages, access and protection requirements, and overall construction sequencing. Monitor project execution by tracking contractor progress, maintaining engineering documentation and project logs, participating in coordination meetings, and preparing reports with technical recommendations and action items.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Type

Full time

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hourly Rate

$70-80

Communications Engineer

Location

Brooklyn, NY (Broadway Junction Complex)

Position Summary

PACO Group is seeking an experienced Communications Engineer to support one of the MTA New York City Transit Authority's major capital improvement programs. The Communications Engineer will serve as the Owner's Representative, providing technical oversight of communications systems during construction while coordinating closely with NYCT Engineering, Operations, contractors, designers, and project management teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring communications work is properly planned, reviewed, coordinated, documented, and implemented in accordance with NYCT standards while maintaining safe transit operations. This position is ideal for an experienced communications or electrical engineer with transit infrastructure experience who enjoys working in both field and office environments and coordinating multiple stakeholders throughout construction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, method statements, and communications-related construction documents for compliance with contract requirements and NYCT standards.
• Coordinate communications activities with electrical, signals, civil, structural, and other project disciplines to support construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Support the planning, review, and implementation of NYCT Communications Bulletins, including system cutovers, temporary service modifications, and coordination of work windows and outages.
• Conduct field inspections, site surveys, and existing conditions assessments to verify installation quality and identify field issues.
• Coordinate contractor access, work activities, and NYCT Access & Protection requirements to minimize impacts to transit operations.
• Monitor contractor progress, review daily reports and look-ahead schedules, and maintain project logs and engineering documentation.
• Participate in Job Progress Meetings, coordination meetings, field inspections, and technical discussions with NYCT, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable NYCT procedures.
• Prepare project reports, document field observations, track action items, and communicate technical issues and recommendations to project management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 -10 years of experience supporting communications, transportation, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an active construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MTA NYCT or other rail/transit agencies.
• Knowledge of transit communications systems, including fiber optics, CCTV, public address, structured cabling, network infrastructure, and access control systems.
• Familiarity with NYCT Communications Bulletins, General Orders, contractor coordination, and construction management practices.
• OSHA 30 certification, NYCT track safety training, or other relevant transit certifications.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Compensation

Good‑faith compensation rate range is around $70-$80 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, technical expertise, and client requirements.

Benefits Summary

• 401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Professional Development Assistance.

EEO Diversity Statement

PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm’s management.