This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

In order to protect our employees and continue to provide safe and reliable service to our communities, as of November 14, 2021, we are requiring all new MTA hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date with appropriate, narrow exceptions for religious and medical reasons. "Fully vaccinated" means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received (1) dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a CDC vaccine card must be submitted prior to your start date.

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) plans, designs, rehabilitates, improves, and expands the MTA's extensive network of subway, bus, commuter rail, bridge, and tunnel infrastructure.

We maximize the value of our capital investments by emphasizing top-tier project-management practices and collaboration with our client operating agencies: New York City Transit, MTA Bus, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels.

The C&D Delivery Department ensures the efficient, safe, on-scope, on-time, and on-budget execution of capital construction projects, emphasizing excellence in project management from project development and design through construction and handover to the operating agencies. Delivery is responsible for managing project teams and contractors (typically in a Design-Build contracting structure), tracking project performance, and providing related support services.

C&D Delivery is recruiting engineering college graduates who have obtained their degree within the past twelve(12) months or graduating by December 31, 2022.

Selected candidates should be prepared for a late February or early March start date.

Position

Engineering graduates interested in capital projects that rehabilitate, improve, and expand the MTA's extensive network of subway, bus, commuter rail, bridge, and tunnel infrastructure.

We offer opportunities for trainees to develop management and technical skills through on-the-job training involving several challenging assignments and projects.

This program is a multi-year commitment requiring successful trainees who earn a satisfactory performance evaluation and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam to graduate from Engineer Trainee to Assistant Engineer 1 in 18 Months.

Successful Trainees who progress to an Assistant Engineer 1 position will remain in this title at the agency's discretion until they receive their Professional Engineering license from the New York State Department of Education and obtain an Engineer 1 position.

The Engineer Trainee Program may change based on the New York State Department of Education requirements.

The Engineering Trainee shall work under the direction of a Manager or Engineer.

Perform elementary engineering work in scope development, design, request for contract development proposals, or capital construction oversight and/or inspection. Trainees may perform related support functions for capital projects, such as project controls, environmental engineering, or various engineering/technical functions.

Trainees will also receive training in engineering, construction, project management, and/or capital project support work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

Participate in site visits and fieldwork at various facilities and infrastructure of the MTA operating agencies, including active construction sites.

Manage and contribute to a variety of challenging projects.

Depending upon assignment, various shifts/days may encompass full participation in all aspects of the organization.

Apply academic learning in the principles of engineering, critical thinking, and analysis.

Perform other duties as required.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Relevant disciplines include Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Control Systems, or comparable Engineering.

Basic understanding of engineering principles.

Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Possess quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.

Must have the ability to work both independently and within a team effectively.

Must be willing to adhere to the agency's policies, rules, and regulations.

Proficient in MS Office Suite and/or other comparable PC applications.

As an MTA Construction & Development employee, you may be required to complete the New York State financial disclosure statement – annually if your position earns $105,472 (this figure is subject to change) per year if the position is designated as a policymaker.

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Qualified applicants can submit an online application