Technical Specialist Level 1 (Signals & Train Controls)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

81d • $74,690 - $101,687

About The Position

Technical Specialist 1 assists in designing, developing, implementing, and analyzing technical systems and facilities for MTA C&D. This role performs routine technical design tasks with standard techniques and assists more senior technical specialists in preparing plans, designs, computation methods, and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate technical field, Engineering Technology/Engineering Science, or an equivalent subject.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Experience in 5G design, preferably in transportation or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of 3GPP specifications for cellular telecommunications technologies, including radio access, core network, and service capabilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations for transportation systems, including safety and security protocols.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and methodologies in a complex transportation network design.

Nice To Haves

• 5G Certifications: Desirable.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and installation practices.
• Experience with 5G networks, including network slicing, wayside radio parameterization, synchronization, and 5G core integration, and its application in transportation systems.
• Strong awareness of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC), and practices relevant to transportation and communication systems.
• Familiarity with database management systems (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL) for data storage and retrieval.
• Familiarity with networking principles, operational traffic based on TCP/IP, UDP, and advanced routing protocols (OSPF, SR-MPLS, ISIS, BGP).

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tasks by developing knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards, and processes.
• Provides technical support on multiple design projects, including analyzing and documenting critical design elements.
• Provides technical field support for system/equipment installation and related project construction.
• Coordinates and communicates with team members to determine requirements and incorporate feedback.
• Coordinates with Agency Owners, designers, contractors, outside consultants, and other government agencies.

Benefits

• Eligible for telework one day per week after 30 days of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree