Assistant Chief Officer

Position at New York City Transit

JOB INFORMATION (Job Posting Number)

Title: Assistant Chief Officer Electrical Engineering

First Date of Posting: 6/9/2025

Last Date of Filing: Until Filled

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: MOW Engineering

Reports to: Chief Engineering Officer

Work Location: 130 Livingston Plaza

Hours of Work: 8a-4p

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: Min. $159,522- Max. $184,013 | Exec/ Hay 1040

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The selected candidate will direct managerial, engineering, supervisory and hourly personnel responsible to provide engineering expertise and services system-wide for maintenance projects & major capital construction projects rehabilitating Transit’s traction power system, third rail operations & circuit breaker houses, operations and maintenance requirements for 216 power substations, 3,500 miles of power cable, 200 Train Control, interlocking, and 57,600 signal components. The incumbent will have direct design review and interface with C&D, Service Delivery, and OSS in developing effective solutions. They will ensure compliance with engineering quality control standards, NYCT policies & procedures, along with City, State, Federal laws and safety standards. They will direct in-house and C&D funded safety projects to ensure that projects remain within budgetary and design parameters. The incumbent must be prepared to react/respond to emergencies and other critical occurrences on a 24/7 basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or a satisfactory equivalent and twelve (12) years’ experience, of which eight (8) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

All applicants must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

Must have knowledge of engineering inspection techniques, construction design and standards, maintenance methods, materials and vendors for new technology train control signal systems. Experience in using computer aided design and software tools and their interpretation is desirable. Extensive experience in the areas of Power and Signal design and train control systems.

SELECTION METHOD

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

OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all 

employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial 

Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the 

“Commission”)   

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