Full-Time
Field Engineer
Elevator & Escalator
Updated on 9/3/2026
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$50.35/hr
Queens, NY, USA
In Person
Hillside Support Facility; on-site role with 24/7 emergency coverage.
Bachelor's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field; an additional four years of demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree
- Minimum 5 years of related mechanic/inspector of elevator and escalator experience
- Experience on new elevator and escalator construction and inspections
- Must possess professional experience of working with engineers, architects, consultants and/or State/City agencies
- Must possess effective oral and written communication and organizational skills with the ability to write inspection reports
- Must possess proficient computer skills including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Acrobat Creator, and mobile device among others
- Must possess facilities background to recognize, analyze and provide solutions to technical problems
- Must be able to read and interpret contract drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics and specifications
- Must possess contracts and TSOW review skills to be able to create and review related documents
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractor personnel, project management team and upper management
- Must possess a valid-unrestricted, driver’s license
- Perform daily inspections of LIRR’s elevators and escalators including reviewing third party service contractors, performing preventative maintenance and repairs
- Prepare and submit reports of discrepancies to maintenance contractors on a timely basis
- Perform audits of work performed by third party contractors, and create follow-up reports
- Oversee all ASME required elevator and escalator inspections
- Manage daily elevator and escalator trouble tickets; assist in record keeping and Bin history reports for elevators and escalators; generate and distribute open issues and related reports
- Oversee the construction and installation of elevators and escalators and the acceptance inspections; conduct milestone inspections; write follow up reports
- Review and approve all elevator and escalator monthly maintenance and report invoices with proper backup and pricing
- Review, collect and file PM check lists, comb plate testing reports, Cat1, Cat5, routine inspection reports, and other forms submitted by contractors and field engineers
- Attend seminars related to professional field LIRR training courses; impart technical knowledge to peers and colleagues
- Participate in creation and maintenance of a safe work environment following corporate and department guidelines and safety policies
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs and maintenance using small hand and power tools
- Train MTA Police Department, Fire Departments, and Stations Department personnel in safe entrapment release and escalator starting procedures; perform public outreach of safe elevator and escalator use
- Provide 24/7 daily and weekend coverage for emergency response and trouble calls on a rotating schedule
- Perform related duties as requested by Management
- An intimate knowledge of the LIRR system and operations
- New York City Elevator Inspector License
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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Remote Work Options
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