Electrical Engineer Series

Position at New York City Transit

Title: Electrical Engineer Series

First Date of Posting: April 24, 2026

Last Date of Filing: Open until filled

Authority: NYCTA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: MOW Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Reports to: Senior Director, Infrastructure Engineering

Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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 https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

COMPENSATION

• Assistant Electrical Engineer: $76,279.00
• Electrical Engineer 1: $90,551.00
• Electrical Engineer 2: $107,655.00
• Electrical Engineer 3: $120,427.00

RESPONSIBILITIES

This 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Assistant Electrical Engineer:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in electrical or electronic

engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical

engineering work; or

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in electrical or electronic

engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in

electrical engineering work; or

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from

an accredited college in electrical or electronic engineering.

Electrical Engineer Series I, II, III:

A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full‐time

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 full‐time 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

• Candidate must possess the ability to design electrical systems as mentioned above including preparation of technical specifications.
• knowledge of NYCT Subway system, Yards, shops, and Transit Railcars
• Work as a team player. Proficient with MicroStation CAD

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 "Commission").

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.