Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Brooklyn, NY

9h•$170,907 - $213,634•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering provides system-wide engineering expertise and services for maintenance projects and rehabilitation of NYCT infrastructure. Assets include elevated structures, under-river tubes, railway water crossings, subway tunnels, plants, pumps, air-conditioning plants and boilers, emergency ventilation systems, emergency exits, employee facilities, and other structural components. The role prioritizes structural defects for repair or capital projects and ensures facilities meet state and federal environmental guidelines through compliance reviews of shops, yards, substations, and offices. The position ensures adherence to safety policies, engineering quality-control standards, NYCT policies, and safety standards. It provides engineering operating support to maintenance and operating divisions, oversees engineering and architectural staff, and advises and assists the Chief Engineering Officer on structural matters. The incumbent must be prepared to respond to emergencies and other critical occurrences 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The position is based at 130 Livingston Street, with hours listed as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telework is available. The listed compensation range is $170,907 to $213,634. The role reports to the Acting Vice President, MOW Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Business Administration or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college that may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Twelve years of professional experience providing system-wide engineering expertise and services for maintenance projects, including rehabilitation of NYCT infrastructure.
Eight years of managerial or supervisory experience overseeing engineering and architectural staff designing multiple rehabilitation projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license/certification is required.
Must be prepared to respond to emergencies and other critical occurrences 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
TA applicants must have permanent civil service status in the applicable title; applicants on an established list must have a reachable list number to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Significant design experience and familiarity with applicable codes, regulations, and policies.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to make decisions under pressure about structural stability and continued service after a structure is compromised by impact, fire, or structural-member section loss or defect.
Familiarity with NYCT maintenance-force capabilities and ability to interact with infrastructure workforce management and supervisors.
In-depth knowledge of MTA NYCT operating and maintenance rules and regulations, the New York State Building Code, the National Electrical Code, and the National Fire Prevention Code.
Ability to prioritize structural defect reporting for immediate action.

Responsibilities

Make decisions in critical situations on behalf of the Chief Engineering Officer, Senior Vice President of MOW, and Executive Vice President of Subways, using engineering expertise and professional experience.
Provide leadership, technical guidance, and policy guidance on engineering matters for DOS, working with senior management to resolve engineering challenges and projects.
Approve overtime only when essential and follow established approval procedures and protocols.
Implement strategies to reduce emergency inspection and maintenance expenditures.
Prepare and update policies and procedures for Right of Way and station structure inspections, and oversee execution of the inspection program.
Coordinate maintenance and joint inspection activities with MTA C&D and organize recommendation initiatives during FASTRACK and other track-access opportunities.
Direct Engineering staff in developing designs for infrastructure renovation and rehabilitation.
Provide in-house engineering design and cost estimates for trades including security fencing, electrical services, roofing, paving, general contracting, and alarm systems.
Oversee engineering and architectural staff designing rehabilitation projects that support continued use of aging shops, substations, and employee facility buildings across NYCT properties.
Provide engineering operating support to maintenance and operating divisions.
Develop and execute programs for short- and long-term maintenance projects, and develop alternative maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and reliability.
Work with MTA C&D and outside consultants to develop strategies, policy instructions, and repair manuals.
Oversee environmental-impact and code-compliance cases.
Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure EAM projects across asset categories are properly initiated, managed, and executed.
Review the planning and design of capital projects to ensure operating and maintenance criteria are met.
Provide technical and engineering comments on capital projects for operating departments and support the final sign-off process.
Prepare development reports and correspondence for senior management.
Direct Engineering staff providing expert testimony in support of the Legal Department during judicial proceedings.
Develop strategies to reduce expenditures while complying with safety rules and requirements.
Advise and assist the Chief Engineering Officer on structural matters and respond to emergencies and other critical occurrences as required.