Electrical Engineer Series
nJob ID: 12609
nBusiness Unit: New York City Transit
nLocation: Brooklyn, NY, United States
nRegular/Temporary: Regular
nDepartment: NYC Transit Authority
nDate Posted: Aug 8, 2025
nDescription
nTitle: Electrical Engineer Series
nFirst Date of Posting : August 8, 2025
nLast Date of Filing: Open until filled
nAuthority: NYCTA
nDepartment: Subways
nDivision/Unit: MOW Engineering
nReports to: Senior Director, Infrastructure Engineering
nWork Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY
nHours of Work: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
nCandidates 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
nCOMPENSATION
nElectrical Engineer 1: $90,551.00 - $114,033.00
nElectrical Engineer 2: $107,655.00 - $130,058.00
nElectrical Engineer 3 : $120,427.00 - $141,970.00
nRESPONSIBILITIES
nThis position is responsible for providing electrical engineering support for all Infrastructure Operations, including Buildings, Facilities, Stations, Yards and Barns. Responsibilities will also include providing electrical designs for facilities electrical distribution systems, developing specifications, scopes, project profiles, design drawings, estimates, and onsite technical field support for Infrastructure in-house and operating divisions. In addition, this position will require expertise in Electrical Systems which includes electrical power distribution system, Utility services, Generators, ATS and UPS Systems., having knowledge of applicable code and standards such as NEC and NYS code, Review and provide approvals for Electrical Distribution Bulletins for all Capital Contract projects in construction phases ensuring electrical systems standards, Installation means & methods, electrical equipment standards are implemented as per NYCT, NEC, NFPA & applicable NYS code standards & Design Guidelines,. The selected incumbent will represent the Sr. Director or section engineer in charge of the Electro-Mechanical section. The selected incumbent will also represent Sr. Director, ACO, CEO, in high level meetings with DOS & other departments.
nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
nA valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full‐time
nexperience in electrical engineering. A master's degree in electrical engineering from an
naccredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full‐time experience
nin electrical engineering.
n**In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in
nAssignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last
nthree 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.
nDESIRED SKILLS
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Candidate must possess the ability to design electrical systems as mentioned above including preparation of technical specifications.
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knowledge of NYCT Subway system, Yards, shops, and Transit Railcars
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Work as a team player. Proficient with MicroStation CAD
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SELECTION METHOD
nBased on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
nAll appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.
nOTHER INFORMATION
nPursuant 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 “Commission”).
nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
nMTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
nThe MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.