• Chief Officer Engineering

    MTA (Brooklyn, NY)


    Chief Officer Engineering

     

    Job ID: 11265

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Maintenance Of Way

     

    Date Posted: May 7, 2025

    Description

    Job Information:

    Title: Chief Engineering Officer

     

    First Date of Posting: 04/07/2025

     

    Last Date of Filing: Until Filled

     

    Authority: NYCT

     

    Department: Subways

     

    Division/Unit: MOW Engineering

     

    Reports to: Vice President & Chief Maintenance Officer, MOW Engineering

     

    Work Location: 130 Livingston Street

     

    Hours of Work: Managerial

    Compensation:

    Salary Range: $177,068 - $221,335 / Grade 009

    Responsibilities:

    The selected incumbent will provide executive direction of all technical and engineering services including Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineers, as well as architectural and communication units, and hourly inspection forces, in support of MOW. Responsible for overseeing the design, inspection and coordination of repair/rehab modification and expansion of all right-of-way and DOS facilities and systems. In addition to responsibilities concerning Track, Infra & Signals, this position has assumed responsibility for engineering and technical support for copper and fiber telecommunications, radio frequency communications and for DOS CBTC systems, including New Technology train control systems. Manages the preparation of specifications/drawings for contracts providing maintenance, service and/or construction for track, signals, power & communication systems, facilities and infrastructure. The incumbent is also responsible for the Office Planning group

    Education and Experience:

    A Baccalaureate in Engineering or satisfactory equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

     

    Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, of which ten (10) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity; Or A satisfactory combination of education and experience. However, all applicants must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

    Desired Skills:

    + A graduate degree in transportation, engineering, business management, public policy or a comparable discipline is desirable.

    + Extensive experience in strategic planning, transportation planning, or project management.

    + Experience in the design, construction, maintenance of Railroad Signal System, Track or Railway structures.

    + Strong knowledge of Subways and MOW policies, procedures and operations.

    + Strong project management skills.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    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.