Full-Time

Engineering Manager 2

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$116.6k - $145.8k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

One telework day per week is currently available; site visits and travel to other MTA or external sites may be required.

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
HVAC
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Communications, Track, Signals, Environmental, or Fire Protection.
  • A minimum of eight years of related experience.
  • A minimum of four years in a management, supervisory, and/or project manager role in a large, multifaceted organization.
  • A registered New York State licensed Professional Engineer license is required.
  • Experience performing site inspections, documenting site conditions and construction activities, coordinating with agency owner and contractor staff, responding to contractor requests for information, attending meetings, and preparing to provide discipline direction to designers, consultants, and contractors.
  • Experience designing HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, elevators, and escalators.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry and New York State building and design codes and standards.
  • Proficiency in current design and engineering software and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience interpreting engineering reports and analyses.
  • Ability to deliver results, support organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement, and manage changing project requirements and timelines.
  • Team-building, listening, problem-solving, prioritization, communication, interpersonal, multitasking, and adaptability skills.
  • Knowledge of the capital design and construction process.
Responsibilities
  • Design and supervise various aspects of MTA subway station projects, including HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, elevators, and escalators.
  • Perform technical and feasibility studies by analyzing historical data, surveys, reports, and as-built documentation to create engineering design projects.
  • Review designs and tests, assess materials, and perform or review engineering calculations.
  • Conduct site visits to document existing conditions and identify design and construction risks.
  • Plan and coordinate permitting and approval documentation supporting project designs.
  • Manage a small team of design engineers.
  • Adhere to corporate quality-control standards within the engineering discipline.
  • Coordinate with other in-house engineering disciplines as needed.
  • Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, analysis, design, technical specifications, and report preparation.
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

  • June 2026 launched automated camera fare enforcement across Queens buses, targeting heavy evasion.
  • R211 debuts on D line in July 2026, signaling visible service upgrades.
  • First-half 2026 expenses ran 1.7% below budget, with over $576 million efficiencies on track.

What critics are saying

  • July 2026 plan forecasts deficits starting 2027 as health care and maintenance costs rise.
  • Farebox revenue was 1% below budget in first-half 2026, despite stronger tax receipts.
  • Congestion pricing still faces federal appeals and alternative termination attempts, threatening capital funding.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • June 2026 budget funds 378 R268 cars, advancing CBTC and fleet renewal through 2030.
  • MTA controls New York’s rail, subway, bus, bridge, and tunnel network integration.
  • Its congestion-pricing-backed capital plan underwrites unprecedented modernization, including 150 stations receiving new faregates.

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