Civil Engineer Level III -Overnight

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

The Track Engineer provides timely, accurate engineering support for Maintenance of Way (MOW), Capital Construction, and C&D projects involving tracks, switches, third rail systems, ADA station upgrades, and platform rehabilitation. The role includes engineering design, field surveys, construction support, shop drawing reviews, material evaluations, and maintaining standard track drawings and specifications. The engineer also assists with investigations of derailments and other track-related incidents to support system safety and reliability.

Under direction, the engineer plans, coordinates, and directs the design and construction of complex railway engineering projects. Work includes preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, writing technical specifications, conducting field inspections, making construction recommendations, verifying safety measures, and performing CADD drafting. The position may involve supervising subordinate staff.

Requirements

• A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License.
• Four years of full-time experience in civil engineering.
• A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college may be accepted as equivalent to one year of full-time civil engineering experience.
• For placement in Assignment Levels II and III, at least one year within the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
• An engineering degree is required.
• Proficiency with CAD software, such as MicroStation, and MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of concrete and steel structural inspection.
• Familiarity with construction design and multi-agency requirements.
• Ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence.
• A New York State-valid motor vehicle driver's license may be required for certain assignments; if required, it must be maintained for the duration of the appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use surveying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs for special trackwork, switches, and track components.
• Conduct field engineering surveys and provide construction assistance.
• Review shop drawings and perform first-article material evaluations.
• Maintain and update Standard Track Drawings and Specifications.
• Support derailment and incident investigations.
• Provide technical support to Procurement for inspection issues.
• Deliver field support, including inspections, design sketches, and safety verification.
• Perform CADD drafting and prepare contract specifications.
• Coordinate large or complex railway engineering projects.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, write technical specifications, provide construction recommendations, and verify safety measures.
• The role may involve supervising subordinate staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level