• Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering

    MTA (Brooklyn, NY)


    Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering

     

    Job ID: 11602

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Maintenance Of Way

     

    Date Posted: Jun 27, 2025

    Description

    Title: Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering

     

    First Date of Posting: 4/28/2025

     

    Last Date of Filing: Until Filled

     

    Authority: TA

     

    Department: Subways

     

    Division/Unit: MOW Engineering

     

    Reports to: Chief Engineering Officer

     

    Work Location: 130 Livingston Street

     

    Hours of Work: 8am-4pm

    COMPENSATION

    Salary Range: Min. $134,183 - Max. $184,013

     

    Exec (Hay 1040)

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    This position is responsible for directing operating personnel who is responsible for providing Track Engineering design expertise and support services for the entire NYCT system. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing initiatives for the system-wide reconstruction and maintenance of 816 miles of track and 2,340 switches. This also includes the formation of the multi-year, million-dollar Track Capital Reconstruction Programs system-wide. The incumbent will develop and monitor complex automated inspection systems of rail and track geometry, track clearances, ultrasonic rail flaws and thermal imaging system wide. Responsible for developing and ensuring adherence to, track standards and specifications, engineering standards, and NYCT policies. Must be prepared to react or respond to emergencies and other critical occurrences as required on a 24/7 basis.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    + A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or a satisfactory equivalent; and twelve (12) years’ experience, of which eight (8) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity, or satisfactory equivalent.

    + Professional Engineer (PE) License is Required.

    DESIRED SKILLS:

    + Superior knowledge of track engineering design, standards, and specifications.

    + Experience with computerized automated track inspection equipment is highly desirable

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

    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