Full-Time
Electrical Engineer Series
Car Equipment
Posted on 9/23/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$90.6k - $120.4k/yr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
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- A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License
- Four years of full-time experience in electrical engineering
- A master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in electrical engineering
- Reviewing and approving engineering submittals including, but not limited to: engineering analyses, technical and contractual specifications, drawings, manuals, test plans and reports, schematics, design modifications, prototypes for electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Providing engineering and technical support to all work equipment capital projects including but not limited to: writing and reviewing technical specifications, contract provisions, reviewing bidding proposals, reviewing preliminary and critical design reviews, and First Article Inspections (FAI).
- Determining root causes of failures and developing corrective actions.
- Traveling, both domestically and internationally, to contractor facilities.
- Reporting to field locations on a 24-hour, 7 day/week basis in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of rail work equipment (Work Cars), hi-rail vehicles and various specialized rolling stock, including systems, sub-systems, and components.
- Knowledge of diesel engines or hybrid systems.
- Knowledge of relays, power electronics, or PLC programming.
- Experience in field inspection and testing of rail vehicles.
- Knowledge of engineering principles applied to railway equipment design.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Access.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., Auto CAD, MicroStation, Solid Edge, SolidWorks).
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
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