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Junior Engineer - Track

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Queens, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Job ID : 10320

Business Unit : Long Island Rail Road

Location : Jamaica, NY, United States

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Department : Principal Engineer Track Stf

Date Posted : Jan 30, 2025

Description

Title : Junior Engineer-Track

Department : Engineering

Post Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Close Date : 02 / 12 / 2025

100% Hourly Rate of Pay : $40.385458

  • See Wage Progression Chart)

Position Classification : Safety Sensitive

Location : Queens

Reports To : Principal Engineer-Track

Union Affiliation : Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman(BRS)-Local 241

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

  • 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 1 & 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 Sr. Management
  • QUALIFICATIONS : A). Required

  • 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.
  • B.) Preferred

  • 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 :

    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.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

    MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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