Junior Engineer - Track

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTA Agency: Long Island Railroad seeks a Junior Engineer Track in Queens/Long Island. This training role develops staff for future management within the Track Department, with classroom and field rotations, and on-the-job training.

The position emphasizes railroad construction principles, safety, and hands-on learning under supervision. A Civil/Mechanical/Construction Management background and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or 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.
• 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.
• Apply what is learned from LIRR references (e.g. 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.

Skills

Human relations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment skills

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Construction Management)

Master’s Degree with applicable work experience

Job description

MTA Agency: Long Island Railroad

/ Long Island

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

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About Your Agency

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (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.

Description

Job Title: Junior Engineer Track

Department: Engineering

MTA Agency: Long Island Railroad

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

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About Your Agency

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (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 is a training position designed to develop the employee for future management positions within the Track Department. The employee will be required to learn and apply knowledge gained from classroom training, task assignments, field rotations, reading materials and on-the-job training.

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

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Construction Management) 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 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.

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