Full-Time
Superintendent Track Access
Utlo
Posted on 1/9/2026
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$78k - $110.4k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- A Baccalaureate degree in Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning or Engineering or a closely related field and four (5) years of full-time professional work experience in large rapid transit operations, two (2) years of which must have been in a managerial/ supervisory capacity, or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.
- Planning and coordinating track access for work undertaken in the subway by MTA Construction and Development (C&D), NYCT Maintenance of Way, New York City Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and other clients.
- Designing and preliminarily identifying implementation dates for service plans for diversions on the subway right-of-way. These plans include information on train operations, substitute bus operations, ridership, conductor announcements, special signs and special duties of operating departments, especially Stations and Service Delivery.
- Ensuring that the track access needs of the on-going non-capital projects are met in conjunction with C&D and Track Construction goals while, at the same time, minimizing passenger inconvenience.
- Developing service design and service frequency recommendations based on ridership demand, operational factors, and infrastructure constraints.
- Evaluating capital improvement proposals based on passenger demand, operational factors, and infrastructure requirements.
- Preparing fleet plans and forecasts.
- Supervising quantitative analyses and simulations evaluating current and proposed subway operations and proposed capital investments, such as CBTC signaling and infrastructure improvements.
- Observing and reporting on service, including estimating train loads.
- Coordinating the work of multiple groups within the agency to ensure smooth operational implementation and accurate public information and outreach for long-term service changes.
- Monitoring the impacts of the service plans and recommending and coordinating service adjustments as necessary.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Knowledge of the New York City subway system and NYC geography and neighborhoods
- Knowledge of NYCT train operations
- Familiarity with NYCT track access procedures, signal prints, and TAMS database
- Proficiency in working with large datasets, spreadsheet analysis, and statistical analysis
- Proficiency with SQL or similar database analysis languages is desirable
- Experience and familiarity with transit planning practices and rail operations concepts is desirable
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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