• Electrical Engineer Series

    MTA (Brooklyn, NY)


    Electrical Engineer Series

     

    Job ID: 11657

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: NYC Transit Authority

     

    Date Posted: May 2, 2025

    Description

    Job Title: Electrical Engineer Series

     

    First Date of Posting : 5/2/2025

     

    Last Date of Filing: Open until filled

     

    Authority: NYCTA

     

    Department: Subways

     

    Division/Unit: MOW Engineering, Electrical/Power Operations Engineering.

     

    Reports to: Director Power Operations Engineering

     

    Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY

     

    Hours of Work: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

     

    Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position 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

    Electrical Engineer 1: $87,701-$110,444 (New Hire Rate: $76,260)

     

    Electrical Engineer 2: $104,266-$125,964 (New Hire Rate: $90,667)

     

    Electrical Engineer 3: $116,636-$137,501 (New Hire Rate: $101,422)

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The position will support the Power Engineering group that provides technical support for the Power operating group that maintains 230 substations. Support testing of substation equipment. Represent the Engineering group at departmental meetings, review approve/disapprove contractor submittals, test reports, test procedures, and FMIs.

     

    Propose Stray current mitigation and corrosion control methods.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full ‐ time

     

    experience in electrical engineering. A master's degree in electrical engineering from an

     

    accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full ‐ time experience

     

    in electrical engineering.

     

    *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

    + Candidate must possess the ability to design electrical system as mentioned above including preparation of technical specifications of substation equipment, 3rd Rail and power cables.

    + Thorough knowledge of Substation equipment, Negative return system, Corrosion and Stray current issues.

    + Full knowledge of NYCT Subway system, Yards, shops, and Transit Railcars

    + Work as a team player.

    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.