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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Junior Engineer - Signal

Jamaica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$33.23/hr - $40.39/hr

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. They are seeking a Junior Engineer in the Signal Department to develop skills for future management positions through training, task assignments, and field rotations.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Learn and demonstrate control of the following: Manpower, material, equipment, track, budget and quality control

Effectively communicate to form positive relationships and develop motivational skills

Assume responsibility and initiative to get job done productively through the learned process of supervising

Learn union rules and agreements and apply to crafts under jurisdiction

Become familiar with administrative forms required for project control, payroll, material, requisition, etc

Review and understand company policies and procedures

Review and understand maintenance and construction practices

Perform tasks and assignments

Lead by example

Attend Phase II Signal training school and maintain passing grades on exams

Rotate through various maintenance and construction headquarters

Review and understand signal circuit plans

Review and understand equipment and tools used

Become familiar with the territories and types of signal systems in use

Perform field surveys

Review and understand the purpose and procedures for required LIRR and FRA tests

Attend technical evaluations and practical of field personnel

Become familiar with on-going and future signal projects

Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures

Attend safety meetings and identify potential safety hazards

Provide support during storms, outages, cut-overs and special events as requested

Perform other assignments as requested by Sr. Management

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringTelecommunications experienceTechnical writingProblem-solvingResearch skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedCritical thinkingPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related field

Must possess strong human relations, communication, interpersonal and judgment skills

Must be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems

Must be a detail oriented individual, with excellent comprehension and research skills

Must be a critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills

Must have writing, spreadsheet and presentation skills

Must be willing and able to travel to various locations without the use of public transportation

Valid driver's license

Preferred

A minor in Computer Science

Experience in telecommunications or related technologies

Technical writing skills, specification writing skills

Benefits

Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)

Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)

Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Programs

MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs

Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit

Employee Resource Groups

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834