Civil Engineer Series
Description
Job Title: Civil Engineer Series
First Date of Posting: December 12, 2025
Last Date of Filing: Until filled
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW Engineering
Reports to: Senior Director, Infrastructure Engineering
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours of Work: 8:00 AM -4:00 PM
TA applicants must be permanent in the Civil Engineer title or reachable on an established list (list number must be reachable).
COMPENSATION
- Civil Engineer I - $90,551.00
- Civil Engineer II - $107,655.00
- Civil Engineer III - $120,427.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is critical to support the mandated inspection program, provide technical guidance to Infrastructure Iron, ICC and the Division of Stations to ensure that our structures are kept in a state of good repair. CE is needed to support Design-Build Station and Structure Capital Projects by way of verification and joint condition surveys, tracking and prioritizing repairs, PRDC and design drawings review, pre-pour steel, rebar and form verification inspections, and pre-final and final inspections. We are already seeing the strain by being short staffed, most notably not participating in all design phase inspections. The operational portion of our mission is mandated by New York State and Federal Law. We need this reimbursable position to free our non-reimbursable staff to perform their core mission. Having this position will allow non-reimbursable staff to have more time to perform special inspections for recurring issues such as terracotta ceilings, decorative slats.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Civil Engineer I - III
A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full-time
experience in civil engineering. A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited
college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in civil
engineering.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in
Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last
three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project
requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct
the project.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and internet and mobile applications, as well as Micro Station and nonconformity databases.
- Knowledge of structural inspection of concrete and steel.
- Ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence.
- In-depth knowledge of construction design and code issues covering multiple city agencies.
SELECTION METHOD
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
OTHER INFORMATION
Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.
As an employee of MTA NYC Transit you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379.00 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
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.