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Electrical Engineer Series


Company : MTA


Location : Brooklyn, NY


Created : 2026-02-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Electrical Engineer Series Job ID: 14460 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: NYC Transit Authority Date Posted: Feb 5, 2026 Description Title: Electrical Engineer Series First Date of Posting : February 5, 2026 Last Date of Filing: Open until filled Authority: NYCTA Department: Subways Division/Unit: MOW Engineering Reports to: Senior Director, Capital Program Development Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY Hours of Work: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link COMPENSATION + Electrical Engineer 1: $90,551.00 + Electrical Engineer 2: $107,655.00 + Electrical Engineer 3 : $120,427.00 RESPONSIBILITIES The selected candidate will be directly involved in overseeing design and construction of capital contracts for rapid transit assets; coordinating design reviews (elevators, escalators, plumbing and utilities) for NYCT Capital Projects; monitoring progress and development of Capital Contracts in Design/Construction; ensuring designs are constructible and maintainable with input from MOW Operating Departments; evaluating punch-list work and recommending for approval or denial of beneficial use and final acceptance; providing for inspection, testing, and evaluation of completed work, and contractor access and protection; providing direct support required to keep NYCT systems operational during construction; conducting design & construction progress meetings with other departments, agencies, and/or contractors. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of fullu2010time 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 fullu2010time experience in electrical engineering. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project. DESIRED SKILLS + Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of the capital design and construction process. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with MS Office applications. + Experience visiting field for initial scope/survey and construction monitoring preferred. SELECTION METHOD Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview. All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll. OTHER INFORMATION Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the u201cCommissionu201d). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.