Jr Engineer - Power (ELP)

Jobvite, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) offers a comprehensive training program in Queens/Long Island designed to introduce candidates to the railroad and its operating and support departments.

The program spans 78 weeks of classroom and field training plus 26 weeks of on-the-job learning, with a mentor-guided plan and performance metrics to track progress.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Must possess strong human relations, communication, interpersonal and judgment skills.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Must be a detail oriented individual, with excellent comprehension and research skills.
• Must be a critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Observe, learn, and implement teachings in field and office.
• Understand and learn principles of railroad construction.
• Demonstrate known engineering principles; learn and demonstrate daily on large construction jobs.
• Must learn and demonstrate control of manpower, material, equipment, track, budget and quality control.
• Effectively communicate to form positive relationships and develop motivational skills.
• Assume responsibility and initiative to get job done productively through the learned process of supervising.
• Learn union rules and agreements and apply to crafts under jurisdiction.
• Become familiar with administrative forms required for project control, payroll, material, requisition, etc.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead by example.

Skills

Human relations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Minor in Computer Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Primary Location(s): Queens / Long Island

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.385458 *(See Wage Progression Chart)*

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman (BRS)-Local 241

About your agency:

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a Training Program and is an introduction to the Long Island Railroad and its various operating and supporting departments. This program is designed to provide an employee with familiarity of all aspects of railroading, from supervision to technical support. The schedule includes 78 weeks of training plus an additional 26 weeks of 'on the job training' in the participants planned designated area. The participant will work with a mentor and be assigned tasks with metrics that shall be monitored.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe, learn, and implement teachings in field and office.
• Understand and learn principles of railroad construction.
• Demonstrate known engineering principles; learn and demonstrate daily on large construction jobs.
• Must learn and demonstrate control of the following: manpower, material, equipment, track, budget and quality control.
• Effectively communicate to form positive relationships and develop motivational skills.
• Assume responsibility and initiative to get job done productively through the learned process of supervising.
• Apply what is learned from LIRR references (i.e. textbooks, policies & procedures, such as CE-1, MW I & FRA).
• Learn union rules and agreements and apply to crafts under jurisdiction.
• Become familiar with administrative forms required for project control, payroll, material, requisition,, etc.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by senior management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Must possess strong human relations, communication, interpersonal and judgment skills.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Must be a detail oriented individual, with excellent comprehension and research skills.
• Must be a critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills .
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred:

• A minor in Computer Science.
• A Master’s Degree with applicable work experience.
• Technical writing skills, specification writing skills

WAGE PROGRESSION:

First 6 months - $33.225216

6-12 months of service - $34.886476

12-18 months of service - $36.630800

18-24 months of service - $38.462341

24 months of service - $40.385458

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”). Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers, or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history. Including attendance and discipline records.Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written, and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER:

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

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

If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.