Track Engineering Supervisor II – Subway Systems

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Track Engineering) II to oversee field inspections and track projects across the NYCT network. The role requires deep MW-1 standards knowledge, track design understanding, and strong reporting skills.

You will work day and night tours, coordinate with Track Planning, and supervise in-house and contractor activities to ensure safe, reliable track infrastructure. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience; at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of MW-1 Track Standards Manual and MOU for line and car clearances.
• Working knowledge of NYCT train lines/yards; familiarity with track devices and Track Geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret Track Geometry Car printouts.
• Willingness to perform detailed track/walking inspections and prepare reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office; strong written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility to work day and night tours; able to interface with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tracks and switches across the NYCT system during day and night tours.
• Evaluate track projects for compliance with MW-1 Standards and life expectancy.
• Survey track components and prepare detailed findings reports.
• Investigate citizen complaints and conduct special inspections as needed.
• Read rulers and track gauges; coordinate with Capital Program Management.

Skills

MW-1 Standards

Track design

Track geometry data

Reading rulers & gauges

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Track Engineering) II to oversee field inspections and track projects across the NYCT network. The role requires deep MW-1 standards knowledge, track design understanding, and strong reporting skills.

You will work day and night tours, coordinate with Track Planning, and supervise in-house and contractor activities to ensure safe, reliable track infrastructure. Strong communication is essential.