Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering
MTA
Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering
Job ID: 11602
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Maintenance Of Way
Date Posted: Apr 29, 2025
Description
Title: Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering
First Date of Posting: 4/28/2025
Last Date of Filing: 5/13/2025
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW Engineering
Reports to: Chief Engineering Officer
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street
Hours of Work: 8am-4pm
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: Min. $134,183 - Max. $184,013
Exec (Hay 1040)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for directing operating personnel who is responsible for providing Track Engineering design expertise and support services for the entire NYCT system. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing initiatives for the system-wide reconstruction and maintenance of 816 miles of track and 2,340 switches. This also includes the formation of the multi-year, million-dollar Track Capital Reconstruction Programs system-wide. The incumbent will develop and monitor complex automated inspection systems of rail and track geometry, track clearances, ultrasonic rail flaws and thermal imaging system wide. Responsible for developing and ensuring adherence to, track standards and specifications, engineering standards, and NYCT policies. Must be prepared to react or respond to emergencies and other critical occurrences as required on a 24/7 basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
+ A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or a satisfactory equivalent; and twelve (12) years’ experience, of which eight (8) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity, or satisfactory equivalent.
+ Professional Engineer (PE) License is Required.
DESIRED SKILLS:
+ Superior knowledge of track engineering design, standards, and specifications.
+ Experience with computerized automated track inspection equipment is highly desirable
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
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
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