Full-Time

Assistant Civil Engineer / Civil Engineer Series

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/3/2026

Deadline 9/23/26
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$76.3k - $120.4k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • Assistant Civil Engineer candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree in civil engineering.
  • Civil Engineer I, II, and III candidates must have a valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full-time experience in civil engineering.
  • A master's degree in civil engineering will be accepted as equivalent to one year of full-time experience in civil engineering for Civil Engineer I, II, and III.
  • To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, candidates must have at least one year within the last three years of experience 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.
  • A New York State Motor Vehicle Driver’s License may be required for certain assignments and, if required, must be maintained for the duration of appointment.
  • Selected candidates are subject to a full background investigation covering employment and education; discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
  • TA applicants must have permanent civil service status in the applicable title or a reachable list number if they are on an established list.
Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering and design services for facilities and structures within New York City Transit as part of the Civil-Structural group.
  • Conduct comprehensive, up-close inspections of viaducts, elevated track, subway tunnels, under-river tubes, retaining walls, stations, manholes, facilities, yards, and emergency exits.
  • Provide technical guidance for repairing, maintaining, or building civil-structural works with Infrastructure in-house forces, the Division of Stations, other MOW divisions, and outside contractors.
  • Perform cost estimates and prepare scopes of work and project profiles for repair work involving in-house forces, vendor contracts, and capital programs in the Infrastructure Engineering subdivision.
  • Review design packages and perform construction inspections.
  • Respond to requests for information and submittals to ensure compliance with New York City Transit standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet and mobile applications, MicroStation, and nonconformity-tracking databases.
  • Knowledge of structural inspection practices for concrete and steel.
  • Ability to read and produce technical drawings, reports, and engineering correspondence.
  • Thorough understanding of construction design requirements and applicable codes across multiple city agencies.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
  • June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
  • Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.

What critics are saying

  • Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
  • The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
  • Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
  • Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
  • Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.

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