Senior Rail Electrical Engineer – Project Lead (Remote 1 Day)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides advanced engineering support for operating and capital rolling stock projects within Maintenance of Equipment. Responsibilities include design, specification, material review, and coordination with staff engineers, vendors, and consultants to ensure compliant, tested, and well-documented solutions.

This role involves project planning oversight, adherence to FRA/APTA/DOT standards, and supervision of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; in lieu of degree 4 years additional experience accepted.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering with project management exposure.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory/management role.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering support for rolling stock projects and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead task activities and supervise engineering personnel across sites and meetings.
• Develop and review technical docs, statements of work, and bill of materials.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Supervisory experience

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides advanced engineering support for operating and capital rolling stock projects within Maintenance of Equipment. Responsibilities include design, specification, material review, and coordination with staff engineers, vendors, and consultants to ensure compliant, tested, and well-documented solutions.

This role involves project planning oversight, adherence to FRA/APTA/DOT standards, and supervision of