Full-Time

Assistant Engineer 1

Posted on 9/11/2026

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$112.9k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

One telework day per week is currently available.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Communications

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in the appropriate engineering discipline from an Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET-accredited institution, including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Communications, Track, Signals, Environmental, or Fire Protection Engineering.
  • A minimum of eighteen months of experience as an Engineer Trainee.
  • Successful completion of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A general understanding of current design, engineering software, and Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local jurisdiction permitting regulations is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Perform elementary engineering work in scope development, design, request for contract development proposals, and capital construction oversight or inspection.
  • Perform related support functions for capital projects, such as project controls, environmental engineering, and other engineering or technical functions.
  • Receive training in engineering, construction, project management, and capital project support work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.
  • Participate in site visits and fieldwork at MTA operating-agency facilities and infrastructure, including active construction sites.
  • Manage and contribute to a variety of projects.
  • Participate in all aspects of the organization as required by the assigned shifts and days.
  • Apply academic learning to engineering principles, critical thinking, and analysis.
  • Perform other duties as required.
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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Remote Work Options

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