Rail Compliance Engineer: FRA/LIRR Standards & Oversight

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, seeks an Engineer to lead FRA/LIRR testing compliance and manage the Engineering Department’s regulatory standards program.

The role includes directing investigations, advising on FRA/DOT/NTSB matters, and coordinating with safety, public relations, and external agencies while shaping policy changes and training integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business or related field.
• Minimum 8 years progressively responsible railroad engineering experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, coordinate, and evaluate an audit and validation plan for all FRA/LIRR required asset testing.
• Develop testing procedures to ensure proper testing per FRA/LIRR rules and regulations on all engineering assets.
• Assist senior management with direction of multi-division investigative teams responding to engineering system failures and derailments.
• Serve as Principal Engineer & Assistant Chief Engineer advisor on all FRA/LIRR test requirements and liaise with safety, public relations, and external agencies.
• Monitor, review and provide guidance on policy changes regarding FRA rules and regulations.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department and provide career development.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management and support weather policy development.

Skills

FRA Regulations

Leadership

Auditing

Safety Compliance

Project Management

Regulatory Affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

4+ years related experience in railroad engineering

Tools

Windows

ISO Audits

Job description

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, seeks an Engineer to lead FRA/LIRR testing compliance and manage the Engineering Department’s regulatory standards program.

The role includes directing investigations, advising on FRA/DOT/NTSB matters, and coordinating with safety, public relations, and external agencies while shaping policy changes and training integration.