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Junior Engineer - Signal

Job ID: 11192

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Principal Engineer Signal Stf

Date Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Description

Title: Junior Engineer-Signal (REPOST)

Department: Engineering

Post Date: 07/28/2025

Close Date: 08/10/2025

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.385458*(See Wage Progression Chart)

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Reports To: Principal Engineer-Signal

Union Affiliation: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman(BRS)-Local 241

Please note, this is a repost. If you previously applied to this position (requisition #11192), you do not need to reapply.

SUMMARY:

This is a training position designed to develop the employee for future management positions within the Signal Department. The employee will be required to learn and apply knowledge gained from classroom training, task assignments, field rotations, circuit plans, reading materials and on-the-job experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

+ Learn and demonstrate control of the following: Manpower, material, equipment, track, budget and quality control.

+ Effectively communicate to form positive relationships and develop motivational skills.

+ Assume responsibility and initiative to get job done productively through the learned process of supervising.

+ Learn union rules and agreements and apply to crafts under jurisdiction.

+ Become familiar with administrative forms required for project control, payroll, material, requisition, etc.

+ Review and understand company policies and procedures.

+ Review and understand maintenance and construction practices.

+ Perform tasks and assignments

+ Lead by example

+ Attend Phase II Signal training school and maintain passing grades on exams.

+ Rotate through various maintenance and construction headquarters.

+ Review and understand signal circuit plans.

+ Review and understand equipment and tools used.

+ Become familiar with the territories and types of signal systems in use.

+ Perform field surveys.

+ Review and understand the purpose and procedures for required LIRR and FRA tests.

+ Attend technical evaluations and practical of field personnel.

+ Become familiar with on-going and future signal projects

+ Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.

+ Attend safety meetings and identify potential safety hazards.

+ Provide support during storms, outages, cut-overs and special events as requested.

+ Perform other assignments as requested by Sr. Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A). Required

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related field.

+ Must possess strong human relations, communication, interpersonal and judgment skills.

+ Must be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.

+ Must be a detail oriented individual, with excellent comprehension and research skills.

+ Must be a critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.

+ Must have writing, spreadsheet and presentation skills.

+ Must be willing and able to travel to various locations without the use of public transportation.

+ A minor in Computer Science.

+ Experience in telecommunications or related technologies.

+ Technical writing skills, specification writing skills.

Wage Progression:

First 6 months - $33.225216

6-12 months of service - $34.886476

12-18 months of service - $36.630800

18-24 months of service - $38.462341

24 months of service - $40.385458

OTHER INFORMATION:

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening. assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work. history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection. process. A medical examination and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

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.