Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

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MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal.  We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut.  A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation.  MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for providing right-of-way survey services to confirm/establish Metro-North Railroad’s (MNR) property lines, providing surveying and mapping services to support various projects for all Maintenance of Way (MOW) departments, and maintaining the MOW Plan Management System.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing right-of-way and boundary surveys to confirm and establish MNR’s property lines.
• Assist in providing surveys for various MOW projects. Collect field data including location, elevation, and dimension of land features. Develop survey mapping using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Assist in installing and maintaining a network-wide database of control points for future work and reference. Ensure maintenance and calibration of all surveying equipment.
• Assist in collecting data for all major incidences and derailments making sure investigations are done to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) standards.
• Inspect the construction site to ensure conformance with design plans and MNR’s standards. Work with contractors or in-house forces to rectify any issues observed.
• Maintain the MOW Plan Management System to store, organize, and search drawings (PDF prints and/or original CAD files (AutoCAD or MicroStation)) produced by in-house teams, capital projects, or third-party contractors with all required references, and libraries to enable efficient retrieval of historical drawings.
• Is held accountable for overseeing and evaluating contractor performance, where applicable: Observing the work performed by the contractor; Reviewing invoices and approving them if the work has contractual standards; Addressing performance issues with the contractor when possible; and Escalating issues to other parties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional surveying principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Working knowledge in the use of surveying instruments, drafting tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or comparable applications.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and capable of working independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to interact with all levels of management within Metro-North as well as local government and community representatives.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver license.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Familiarity with railroad operation and safety standards
• Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Surveying or related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in surveying or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing staff/diverse workforce and/or projects.

Other Information

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to toxicological testing.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.