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Job Title: Assistant Engineer - Planning & Operations Level I, II, III Department: Engineering MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road Primary Location(s): Bethpage Salary Range: $129,471 - $ 161,838 Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive Union Affiliation: N/A Closing Date (if applicable): Open Until Filled Shift (if applicable): Day Telework Eligible: No Driver's License Required: Yes
Assist in coordinating departmental capital and maintenance construction activities, construction project coordination, and department controls.
Monitor, analyze and report on daily operational issues and associated impacts including weather and special events.
Assist in communicating and coordinating all Engineering department activities with third parties including regulators, vendors, consultants, and auditors.
Assist in developing, recording, and monitoring the Engineering department's 20-year needs assessment and strategy for capital program development. Prepare Engineering department analysis for Engineering groups.
Support Engineering Department budget and headcount planning, development, and justifications.
Contribute to a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
Lead by example.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. An additional four years demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Must possess one year of comprehensive and recent related engineering, auditing, and investigation knowledge/experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Signal, Communications, Power, Track, Structures.
Must possess proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows Operating System. Must possess strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to communicate ideas and motivate employees Must possess strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills demonstrating sound judgment. Must possess a professional demeanor and high degree of integrity. Must possess the ability to assist in managing and investigating under demanding situations, including harsh environmental conditions. Must possess the ability to effectively perform job tasks during temporary non-regular shifts.
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Must possess proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows Operating System.
Must possess strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to communicate ideas and motivate employees
Must possess strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills demonstrating sound judgment.
Must possess a professional demeanor and high degree of integrity.
Must possess the ability to assist in managing and investigating under demanding situations, including harsh environmental conditions.
Must possess the ability to effectively perform job tasks during temporary non-regular shifts.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. An additional four years demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Minimum 2 years of comprehensive and recent related engineering, auditing, and investigation knowledge/experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Signal, Communications, Power, Track, Structures.
Must possess proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows Operating System. Must possess strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to communicate ideas and motivate employees Must possess a professional demeanor and high degree of integrity. Must possess strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills demonstrating sound judgment. Must possess knowledge of investigative techniques used in incident/emergency management. Must be able to assist in writing/revising procedures as needed. Recent, demonstrated ability to manage/supervise office and/or field personnel. Must possess the ability to conduct interviews and analyze information and data to determine evidentiary value. Must possess prior experience in the preparation of technical reports, such as the development and packaging of the Technical Requirements of Contract Documents. Must possess strong background in Civil/Electrical Engineering with in-depth knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Must possess prior experience drafting responses and/or correspondence to inquiries, claims, complaints, etc.
Must possess proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows Operating System.
Must possess strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to communicate ideas and motivate employees
Must possess a professional demeanor and high degree of integrity.
Must possess strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills demonstrating sound judgment.
Must possess knowledge of investigative techniques used in incident/emergency management.
Must be able to assist in writing/revising procedures as needed.
Recent, demonstrated ability to manage/supervise office and/or field personnel.
Must possess the ability to conduct interviews and analyze information and data to determine evidentiary value.
Must possess prior experience in the preparation of technical reports, such as the development and packaging of the Technical Requirements of Contract Documents.
Must possess strong background in Civil/Electrical Engineering with in-depth knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Must possess prior experience drafting responses and/or correspondence to inquiries, claims, complaints, etc.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. An additional four years demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Minimum 4 years of comprehensive and recent related engineering, auditing, and investigation knowledge/experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Signal, Communications, Power, Track, Structures.
Minimum 2 years of recent related experience managing/supervising staff in a related capacity.
Must possess ALL required qualifications listed for Level I and Level II. Must possess advanced knowledge and understanding of FRA regulations/train control, AAR standards, and DOT MUTCD. Must possess a strong knowledge of LIRR Corporate & FRA Group policies and procedures. Must possess a strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, coordinating, and analyzing FRA/LIRR tests.
Experience
writing details, articulate reports and giving presentations to senior management.
Must possess strong problem solving, strong analytical decision-making and computer skills.
Working knowledge of interaction between Engineering and other LIRR departments.
Must possess ALL required qualifications listed for Level I and Level II.
Must possess advanced knowledge and understanding of FRA regulations/train control, AAR standards, and DOT MUTCD.
Must possess a strong knowledge of LIRR Corporate & FRA Group policies and procedures.
Must possess a strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, coordinating, and analyzing FRA/LIRR tests.
Experience writing details, articulate reports and giving presentations to senior management.
Must possess strong problem solving, strong analytical decision-making and computer skills.
Working knowledge of interaction between Engineering and other LIRR departments.
Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
Safety Sensitive
LIRR: 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.
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