Lead Resident Engineer - MTA Fare Gate Modernization Program
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer to support the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Fare Gate Modernization Program in New York City. This multi-year program involves modernizing fare collection infrastructure across the MTA network by replacing and deploying next-generation fare gates, associated communications systems, electrical infrastructure, network connectivity, software integration, testing, commissioning, and customer-facing equipment. The Resident Engineer will act as WSP's primary field representative, overseeing construction, installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities at various MTA stations. This role requires close coordination with the MTA, system suppliers, contractors, station operations personnel, and WSP project leadership to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to contract requirements. The position reports directly to the Program Director and will supervise a team of assistant resident engineers, inspectors, and technical personnel. The role necessitates night and weekend work to support revenue service operations, testing windows, and station outages.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of construction management, resident engineering, or transit systems experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale rail transit, fare collection, revenue technology, communications, systems, or transportation infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience supervising construction inspection and field engineering staff.
- Strong understanding of construction administration, contract management, quality assurance, and safety compliance.
- Experience working in active transportation facilities while maintaining operations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and construction management software.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, suppliers, owners, and operating agencies.
- Valid driver's license.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health and safety policies.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State.
- Experience with MTA New York City Transit, MTA Construction & Development, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, or other major transit agencies.
- Experience overseeing fare collection, AFC, fare gate, ticketing, communications, security, or systems integration projects.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
- PMP certification.
- Experience with PMWeb, Procore, Primavera P6, SharePoint, or similar project controls platforms.
- Experience coordinating testing, commissioning, and system acceptance activities.
- Familiarity with telecommunications, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational technology systems.
- Experience managing work within active rail, subway, or transit environments.
- Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary field teams supporting complex transportation programs.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and system requirements.
- Provide day-to-day oversight of fare gate installation activities at multiple MTA stations.
- Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
- Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning, and cutover activities with MTA operations, maintenance, and project staff.
- Review technical submittals, shop drawings, testing procedures, and installation plans.
- Oversee field verification of electrical, communications, structural, and architectural interfaces.
- Monitor station work activities to minimize operational disruptions and maintain customer safety.
- Facilitate resolution of construction and technical issues between contractors, vendors, designers, and MTA stakeholders.
- Conduct daily coordination meetings with contractors, MTA personnel, and project stakeholders.
- Review contractor schedules and monitor progress against project milestones.
- Prepare daily reports, inspection reports, field memoranda, and project documentation.
- Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), field change requests, and proposed change orders.
- Assist with contractor payment application reviews and quantity verification.
- Oversee systems integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate punch list development, deficiency tracking, and project closeout activities.
- Utilize construction management software and reporting tools to track project performance.
- Support program management staff in risk identification and mitigation efforts.
- Be available for night shifts, weekend shifts, and station outages as required.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
