Full-Time

Senior Stationary Engineer

Provisional

Updated on 9/10/2026

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$87.71/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Work location is listed as various locations; shifts may include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • One year of full-time experience as a stationary engineer in charge of a high-pressure plant supervising at least three stationary engineers in the operation, maintenance, and adjustment of high-pressure boilers.
  • A valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license issued by the New York City Department of Buildings, maintained for the duration of employment.
  • A valid New York State motor vehicle driver's license with no disqualifying restrictions, maintained for the duration of employment.
  • Ability to pass drug screening.
  • Ability to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Ability to prove identity and the right to obtain employment in the United States.
  • Successful completion of the required civil service examination and resulting-list hiring for permanent civil service status.
  • Successful completion of the probationary period and any required formalized training course.
Responsibilities
  • Operate, maintain, and repair utilities in large public buildings, steam power plants, chillers, swimming pools, and skating rinks.
  • Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, engines, turbines, generators, electrical equipment, heating and ventilating equipment, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Operate or supervise control-console operations in control rooms.
  • Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment in swimming pools and skating rinks.
  • Supervise assigned personnel, prepare work schedules, direct personnel assignments, determine work procedures, and direct and evaluate studies of operating procedures.
  • Keep records and write reports.
  • Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties when required.
  • Plan, allocate, and maintain inventory and supplies for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Prepare equipment and material requisitions, including specifications and vendor bids, for operation, maintenance, and repair.
  • Prepare scopes of work for vendor contracts when required.
  • Perform related work.
  • Work various shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Communicate orally in noisy environments, climb stairs, ladders, and over equipment, stand for extended periods, walk over wet and slippery surfaces, and work at substantial heights.
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

Flexible Work Hours

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