Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Series

Description

Position at New York City Transit

Job Title : Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Series

First Date of Posting : September 22, 2025

Last Date of Filing: September 28, 2025

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: Car Equipment

Reports To : Manager, Mechanical Systems Engineering

Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY

Hours of work: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (subject to change)

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who 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

COMPENSATION

• Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 1 - $76,279.00
• Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 2- $90,551.00
• Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 3- $107,655.00
• Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 4 - $120,427.00

REPSONSIBILITIES

The position will be responsible for assisting the Mechanical and Electrical Car Systems Engineering staff in various technical and analytical tasks essential to maintaining and improving rolling stock performance. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth engineering analyses to assess system functionality, reviewing and developing engineering drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards, and prototyping and testing components to validate design improvements. The role will also involve implementing design modifications to enhance reliability and efficiency, as well as witnessing testing at vendor sites to verify compliance with contractual and technical requirements. Additionally, the position will oversee the approval or disapproval of performance test requirements, ensuring all evaluations align with operational standards. Responsibilities extend to scheduling and monitoring performance tests, diagnosing and troubleshooting system failures, and analyzing and compiling comprehensive reports detailing test results and failure investigations. The role will play a key part in developing equipment performance specifications, quality standards, work scope definitions, maintenance manuals, and test procedures to support continued existing fleet reliability. The employee in this position will work closely with Maintenance and Overhaul Shops to implement engineering solutions effectively. Furthermore, coordination with external departments such as Procurement, Systems Safety, and Quality Assurance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus:
• Two years of full- time satisfactory experience performing one of the following:
• Reviewing moderately complex design or maintenance manuals or documents of railcars, automobiles, trucks, buses, marine vessels, aircraft or other industrial equipment; or
• Preparing plans and technical specifications for railcars or other vehicles and equipment described in a(i); or
• Inspecting, performing, or supervising quality control reviews of the work described in a(i) and a(ii); and
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing one or a combination of the following:

• Inspecting, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting of railcar or other vehicles and equipment described in a(i); or
• Supervising or performing the installation of railcar or other vehicles or equipment described in a(i); or
• A four-year vocational/technical high school diploma with a major sequence of courses in electrical, mechanical, or electronic technology, or a closely related field, plus two years of full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a)" above and two years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (b)" above; or
• An associate degree from an accredited college with a major sequence of courses in electrical, mechanical, civil, transportation, aerospace or computer engineering, electrical/electronic technology, computers science, cyber security or related degree, plus two years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a)" above, and one year of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (b)" above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major sequence of courses as described in "3" above, plus two years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a) or 1 (b)” above; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college in one of the major fields described in "3" above, plus one year of the full-time satisfactory experience described in ""1 (a) or 1 (b)” above.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Professional and Strong Work Ethic
• Oral and Written Communication
• Technical Proficiency
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

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.