Assistant Civil Engineer (Night/Overnight Shift)
Description
Job Title: Assistant Civil Engineer (Night/Overnight Shift)
First Date of Posting: February 4, 2026
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: 10:00 PM -6:00 AM (Night/Overnight)
COMPENSATION
- Assistant Civil Engineer- $76,279.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent(s) will be responsible for, as part of the Structural Inspection group, meeting external and internal inspection mandates to inspect concrete and steel to ensure that the system infrastructure is safe for use. Duties will include: comprehensive, up-close inspection of various NYCT structure types; maintaining a status and recommended action database; analysis of defects; preparation of designs and repair plans; supervision of testing on-site; preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs, analyzing report data, performing cost estimates and preparing scopes of work and project profiles for inclusion in repair work with in-house forces, vendor contracts and/ or capital programs in the Infrastructure Engineering subdivision; giving technical guidance and administrative direction to Subway Nights Structural Inspection Program to comply with mandated inspections of Subway Tunnels, Under river Tubes, Retaining Walls, and Underground Stations, per Structural Inspection Policy, provide technical training to subway inspection teams to improve structural inspections.
Additionally, Incumbent(s) will respond to trouble calls and emergencies related to structural conditions, provide clear and concise structural evaluation reports, and overtime will be paid for the off-hours shifts.
Please be advised that this position has a night-to-overnight shift.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Assistant Civil Engineer
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
License Requirements:
A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York may be
required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for
duration of appointment.
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.