Full-Time

Facilities Engineering Manager

Updated on 9/4/2026

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$117.5k - $146.9k/yr

United States

Remote

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in architecture, engineering, or a related field, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Eight years of related experience, including two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
  • Ability to respond to facility emergencies and critical incidents on a 24/7 basis as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee multiple multi-million-dollar capital construction projects involving rehabilitation of NYCT Subway facilities across owned and leased properties.
  • Lead projects not managed by MTA Construction & Development and perform engineering reviews of active MTA Construction & Development construction projects.
  • Direct all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, analysis, design, development of technical specifications, construction oversight, and reporting.
  • Review design drawings to ensure compliance with New York State Building Code requirements and NYCT facility standards.
  • Apply expertise in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems to support successful project delivery.
  • Respond to facility emergencies and critical incidents on a 24/7 basis as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A New York State Professional Engineer license is preferred.
  • Experience conducting site inspections, documenting site conditions and construction activities, coordinating with end users and contractors, and responding to contractor requests for information.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, building materials, finishes, and furniture specifications.
  • Knowledge of capital design and construction processes.
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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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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