Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.                     

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

Opening:

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:

Provide Equipment Engineering services to improve and ensure the reliability and safety of the systems on all Metro-North Railroad rolling stock.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering management and direction to the Equipment Engineering group.  Supervise, direct, and mentor assigned staff engineers and associate engineers.  Oversee / Provide technical direction on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and support for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification of all systems in all existing Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), Coach, and Locomotive fleets operated by MNR.
• Develop and establish maintenance instructions, standards, and regulations for repair and modification, maintenance alerts and bulletins, material and equipment procurement, and overhaul specifications as required to improve and ensure the reliability and safety of all Metro-North Railroad rolling stock.
• Oversee / Perform new vendor product and component evaluations with MNR Procurement and Material Management and Quality Assurance Departments.  Perform component failure analysis.  Devise methods for immediate and long-term corrective action.
• Provide Equipment Engineering and maintenance requirement expertise for the existing fleet to Maintenance Planning, shop operations, and technical support group. 
• Provide engineering support for facilities maintenance and all mechanical systems in MofE facilities, supporting maintenance of equipment and the rolling stock.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling.  Manage team and individual performance.  Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), Coach, and Locomotive mechanical and electrical systems. Possess substantial experience in Propulsion, Auxiliary Power, Event Recorder, Communication, Doors, Lighting, and Power Collections system dynamics and component design.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead production and review of Technical & Instructional documentation and correspondences.
• Working knowledge of microprocessor control diagnostic systems and car-borne software as used on rail vehicles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels in MNR, MTA agencies, federal agencies, and outside sources.
• Familiarity with FRA regulations, APTA standards as well as other industry-related engineering standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills for development of correspondence, Reports, Procedures, and Technical Instructions.  
• Knowledge of standard safety practices rules and regulations in a railroad environment.
• Knowledge in the review and development of drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and Quality Assurance standards and practices. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAE software applications.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field. 
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an engineering environment and/or equipment manufacturer working on passenger railcars and/or locomotives or related mass transportation equipment.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience managing technical professionals and/or a diverse unionized workforce.

The following is/are preferred, but other satisfactory combinations of relevant experience, education, and/or technical credentials will be considered:

• Master's Degree preferred.

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.