• Civil Engineer Series

    MTA (Brooklyn, NY)


    Civil Engineer Series

     

    Job ID: 13960

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: NYC Transit Authority

     

    Date Posted: Jan 8, 2026

    Description

    Job Title: Civil Engineer Series

     

    First Date of Posting: December 12, 2025

     

    Last Date of Filing: Until filled

     

    Authority: TA

     

    Department: Subways

     

    Division/Unit: MOW Engineering

     

    Reports to: Senior Director, Infrastructure Engineering

     

    Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

     

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

     

    TA applicants must be permanent in the Civil Engineer title or reachable on an established list (list number must be reachable).

    COMPENSATION

    + Civil Engineer I - $90,551.00

    + Civil Engineer II - $107,655.00

    + Civil Engineer III - $120,427.00

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The incumbent(s) will work as part of a team within the NYCT Maintenance of Ways mandated inspection – Defect Reduction Program, provide technical guidance to Infrastructure Iron, In-house Capital Construction, and the Division of Stations to ensure that our structures are kept in a state of good repair. The selected incumbent will be responsible for structural inspections and reporting, including providing repair recommendations and evaluations. Duties include analyses of existing structures to determine recommendations based on structural deficiencies, preparation of structural designs, calculations and repair plans; analyzing defect data and creating reports; performing cost estimates/project profiles and scopes of work; giving technical and administrative direction to a small team of structural maintainers performing inspections of various NYCT structure types; attending meetings; tracking projects; reviewing Master Plans, scopes of work drawings and specifications; carrying out construction inspections and creation of punch lists for NYCT Capital Design-Build Projects.

     

    The incumbent must be prepared to respond to structural emergencies that may disrupt train service, as required, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position requires both field and office work.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Civil Engineer I - III

     

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

     

    experience in civil engineering. A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited

     

    college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in civil

     

    engineering.

    Special Note:

    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:

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    + Knowledge of MS Office suite and internet and mobile applications, as well as Micro Station and nonconformity databases.

    + Knowledge of structural inspection of concrete and steel.

    + Ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence.

    + In-depth knowledge of construction design and code issues covering multiple city agencies.

    SELECTION METHOD

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

     

    All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.

     

    As an employee of MTA NYC Transit you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379.00 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

    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.