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Sr Electrical Engineer

Queens, NY, United States

Salary Range: $ 116,641.00- $ 145,800.00

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Pay: Salary Range: $ 116,641.00- $ 145,800.00
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Sr Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 17893

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Location: Queens, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: DGM Electronics Engineering

Date Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Department: Maintenance of Equipment

MTA Agency: LIRR

Primary Location(s): Various

Salary Range: $ 116,641.00- $ 145,800.00

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Union Affiliation: Non-union

Closing Date: Open Until filled

About your agency:

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

Please note that this position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.

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

JOB SUMMARY :

This position provides advanced engineering support on any operating or capital rolling stock projects and efforts within the Maintenance of Equipment department. This includes design, specification, material and process review; interacting with staff engineers, vendors and consultants related to the development, design, manufacture, modification, testing, analysis, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration control of equipment, systems and material on new and existing LIRR rolling stock; assists in project planning, oversight, direction, and administration of project activities; ensure understanding of and adherence to appropriate federal, state and industry regulations and guidelines; manage select activities of consultants and 3rd party contractors when applicable. Senior Engineers will participate in the reviews, approvals, and the delivery of the defined project deliverables to ensure that all objectives of scope, quality, budget, and schedule are met. Particpate in various industry standards development meetings, such as APTA, and FRA regulation development meetings. Represent the Fleet Engineering group at meetings within MofE concerning new initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Conduct engineering analysis, design' review and documentation (including development of engineering drawings, letters, notices and instructions) for rebuilding, repairing, maintaining and modifying, existing EMUs, coaches or locomotive systems and components in support of all shop maintenance activities. These changes, modifications and repairs must be in accordance with accepted engineering practices recognized by industry standards and must conform to FRA/AAR/APTA/DOT requirements for passenger rail service and maintainability. Provide advanced technical support in railcar component redesign and retrofit. This includes conceiving, specifying and approving design; conduct acceptance testing, First Article Inspection (FAI) and Failure Modes, Effects and Critical Analysis (FMECA) when appropriate.
Provide engineering direction on task activities with craft, supervisory and professional personnel in shop, laboratory, off-site and meeting environments. Conduct test trains" for testing and proving of modifications and proposed replacement components. * Development and review of engineering documents including Maintenance Instructions, Equipment Change Letters and Maintenance Reminders in accordance with principles of Configuration Management. Enhance effectiveness, efficiency and safety by applying sound engineering principles and proven management techniques to move projects to completion that represent value for the company and are compliant with all governmental and industry regulations and practices.
Respond, as assigned to Requests to Engineering (RTEs) from Procurement Dept, to ensure procurement of proper material and replacement parts; create carefully worded ordering descriptions that preclude purchase of inadequate or inappropriate replacements and test and qualify material and parts offered for substitution. * Development and review of Technical Statements of Work (TSOW) and material specifications in support of procurement bid and proposal solicitations. Promulgate and disseminate correct practices and procedures and ensure documentation supports future maintenance, modifications, audits, reviews, regulatory requirements, legal actions and good engineering principles.
Supervise use of precision measuring equipment such as meters, bridges, oscilloscopes, signature analyzers, frequency generators and counters etc. to inspect internal components of various rolling stock assemblies and components. This inspection can be in support of new and alternate component sourcing, creation or modification to Qualified Parts Lists (QPL) in coordination with Procurement group, acceptance testing in coordination with Incoming Inspection and Quality Assurance group and investigation and troubleshooting of failed components and systems. * Supervise field, tear-down testing and trouble- shooting activities for new components or equipment as well as repetitive failure components using test equipment such as chart recorders, pressure transducers, pressure gages, thermocouples, speed sensors, and accelerometer to test various rolling stock systems and analyze data to form conclusions about the equipment operation and generate reports on findings. * Identify obsolescence issues with existing and new mechanical train systems and research options for timely component redesign and replacement.
Use Auto-CAD or similar design, testing, simulation software to create and manipulate drawings and schematics for use internally and externally in support of procurements, design and maintenance.
Review material as assigned from APTA (American Public Transportation Authority) working groups to interpret, assess and plan for FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) proposed regulations and impact to LIRR on technical front.
Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
Develop RCM work scope, maintenance intervals and bills of material for rolling stock systems.
Develop and review test, inspection and procedure documents in support of maintenance.
Provide detailed work scope and bills of material for maintenance intervals consistent with test, inspection and failure histories.
Select, develop, motivate and supervise subordinate engineering personnel within Fleet Engineering group. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Conduct Performance Evaluations for those under direct supervision. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
Performs other duties as assigned

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Complies with all policies and standards
May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s degree BS or BE) preferred in Electrical Engineering. In lieu of degree 4 years of additional experience is required.
Minimum 8 years or more years experience demonstrating application of project management principles in the practical solution of engineering problems in a maintenance or production environment with an understanding and application of strict design control requirements. An additional or an advanced degree in a relevant field can be counted as up to 4 years experience at the discretion of the hiring department.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
Must possess Sound Technical Writing and communication skills (oral and written).
Must possess the ability to work under pressure in analyzing engineering and technical issues that will impact our operation.
Must possess personal computer skills in applications such as but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, database programs.
Must possess demonstrated budget and scheduling development and review skills.
Must have demonstrated spreadsheet and database experience.
Must be knowledgeable with equipment design, print layouts, work measurement, material specs and maintenance and production tasks standards.
Must be able to supervise team tasks to accomplishment. Must balance needs and goals of multiple stakeholders (Shop, Transportation, etc ).
Must possess the ability to evaluate equipment design and maintenance processes implementing upgrades and improvements.
Must possess demonstrated decision making, problem solving and judgment skills relevant to Fleet Engineering.
Must possess the ability to lead design review and First Article Inspection meetings for new rail cars and equipment.
Must possess te ability to analyze project scheduling and budgeting and identify critical path throughout project life and recommend course of action based on schedule and work scopes.
Must possess the ability to conceive, plan, manage and execute rail car system projects within the principles of configuration management.
Must possess general knowledge of shop craft labor agreements and union shop environments.
Must possess familiarity with the applicable FRA/APTA/AAR standards, guidelines, and policies.
Must possess a working knowledge of Configuration and Data Management, as well as, Warranty Control processes.
Must possess a demonstrated understanding of parts breakdown structures of mechanical and electrical designs and typical revision controls.

Preferred :

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Additional or advanced degree in an engineering or management discipline.
Knowledge with other Engineering or Contract applications, such as Mathcad, NUCARS, Contract Manager SharePoint.
Familiarity with project management procedures and procurement practices.
Experience with existing LI RR rolling stock systems (Communications, Door Systems, ASC, WMDS, Propulsion, etc.)

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”).
Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.
Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.
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MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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