Junior Engineer – Planning & Operations (Rail)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road seeks a Junior Engineer in Planning & Operations to participate in on‑the‑job training, rotational assignments, and hands‑on projects. The role supports coordination of construction, maintenance, and design activities for railroad fixed assets, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring operations, analyzing weather and operational data, and generating reports to aid decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Strong human relations, communication, interpersonal and judgment skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Detail oriented with excellent comprehension and research skills.
• 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.
• Learn to control manpower, material, equipment, track, budget and quality control.
• Communicate effectively to form positive relationships and develop motivational skills.
• Take initiative to complete tasks productively through learned supervising processes.
• Apply LIRR references (CE-1, MW I & FRA) in practice.
• Learn union rules and apply to crafts under jurisdiction.
• Become familiar with administrative forms for project control, payroll, material, requisition, etc.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies; lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by senior management

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road seeks a Junior Engineer in Planning & Operations to participate in on‑the‑job training, rotational assignments, and hands‑on projects. The role supports coordination of construction, maintenance, and design activities for railroad fixed assets, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring operations, analyzing weather and operational data, and generating reports to aid decision‑making.