Senior Technical Specialist - Design & Field Lead

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 102,000 - 127,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free transit pass
Pension plan
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Senior Technical Specialist 1 for Construction & Development, Delivery Service Office, located at 2 Broadway. This role covers planning, scheduling, analysis, design, and reporting across capital projects.

You will supervise technical staff, mentor juniors, and coordinate with in-house engineering. A BS in a technical field, 8+ years of related experience, and 2+ years in a leadership role are required, with telework eligibility one day per

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent.
  • Equivalents may be considered.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years in a managerial/supervisory or project manager role.

Responsibilities

  • Designs/supervise various aspects of a project for MTA systems and infrastructure.
  • Performs technical/feasibility studies using historic data, surveys, reports and as-builts.
  • Reviews designs and supervises tests/assessments of equipment, software, and materials.
  • Conducts site visits to identify design and delivery risks.
  • Plans and coordinates required approval documentation and permits.
  • Provides technical field support for system installation and related construction.
  • Manages a small team of technical staff.
  • Mentors junior staff.
  • Adheres to corporate quality control standards.
  • Coordinates with in-house engineering disciplines as needed.

Skills

Project management
Technical leadership
Communication
Microsoft Office
Design software

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office
Design software

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Senior Technical Specialist 1 for Construction & Development, Delivery Service Office, located at 2 Broadway. This role covers planning, scheduling, analysis, design, and reporting across capital projects.

You will supervise technical staff, mentor juniors, and coordinate with in-house engineering. A BS in a technical field, 8+ years of related experience, and 2+ years in a leadership role are required, with telework eligibility one day per

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