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Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Intern

Job ID: 9487

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Apr 25, 2025

Description

Job Title : Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Intern

First Date of Posting : 11/08/2024

Last Date of Filing: Until Filled

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: Car Equipment/Field Services and Car Accident Investigations

Reports To : Senior Director, Facilities Certification & Investigations

Hours of work: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (subject to change)

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

Compensation:

$66,545.00 - $70,075.00

Responsibilities:

This position will assist in investigating all railcar safety-related incidents in order to make recommendations and develop action plans to preclude their recurrence including modifications to safety/work procedures and altering of railcar/safety operations. This position will also assist in conducting track testing of existing railcar fleet to assure NYCT performance criteria is satisfied and meet reliability, maintainability, safety requirements for internal/external customers. This position will also compile, interpret and forward carborne data (Event Recorder) records involving serious customers injuries to the Torts Division, Law Department.

Education and Experience:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major

sequence of courses in electrical, mechanical, civil, transportation, aerospace

or computer engineering, electrical/electronic technology, computer science,

cyber security, or related degree.

Desired Skills:

+ In Microsoft Office Suite

+ Oral and Written Communication

+ Professional and Strong Work Ethic

+ Teamwork and Collaboration

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

Other Information:

Pursuant 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”).

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.