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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 15 hours ago

Field Equipment Engineer

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $123K/yr

3+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Field Equipment Engineer to provide engineering services for the safe and reliable operation of the Metro-North Railroad rolling stock fleet. The role involves developing equipment modifications, participating in technical specifications, and providing oversight for failure investigations and troubleshooting.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Develop equipment modifications. Review and process Equipment Change Requests (ECRs), design the equipment modifications, and write the instructions for implementation of such modifications. Develop Equipment Maintenance Instructions (EMIs), Equipment Overhaul Instructions (EOIs), and Maintenance Service Bulletin MSB) to create a standard of good maintenance and safety practice and to convey emergency repair information

Participate and provide engineering expertise in preparation of technical specifications and procurement of new fleet and overhaul of existing fleet and system

Support Revenue Service Operations proactively utilizing Wayside Monitoring and Diagnostic System (WMDS), Chief Logs, and IMS/AMS data management systems to minimize operational risk and identify trends. Retrieve and review downloads such as Real Time Data Monitoring (RTDM) and Event Recorder (ER) for train incidents and failure investigations. Provide technical evaluations detailing cause and corrective actions

Provide oversight and guidance to shop personnel for failure investigations, troubleshooting and repairs of all rolling stock. Utilize engineering principles in component failure analysis and provide detailed findings and technical bases for cause and resolution

Effectively contribute to the functions of all MofE departments, other Metro-North Railroad departments, other MTA agencies to support the rolling stock fleet reliability and operations efficiency

Position may be required to work various shifts and locations as assigned to support a 24-hour day/, 7 days a week operation. Will be on call and respond to emergencies as required

Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manager team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential

Qualification

Electrical systems knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgeProblem solving skillsDiagnostic equipment knowledgeRegulatory knowledgeTechnical writing skillsSupervisory experienceMicrosoft Office knowledgeCAD/CAE experienceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Minimum three (3) years' experience in an engineering environment and/or equipment manufacturer working on passenger railcars and/or locomotives or related mass transportation equipment

Two (2) years of supervisory experience

Must demonstrate a technical knowledge of either electrical or mechanical equipment systems to include, but not limited to, controls, power and pneumatic, microprocessor-based, high voltage, low voltage, system interfaces, and mechanical systems

Must be capable of interpreting existing electrical schematics and vendor supplied wiring, piping, diagrams necessary for troubleshooting rolling stock systems, subsystems and component-level

Strong problem solving and analytical skills to diagnose fleet problems and provide acceptable recommendations to maintenance supervision or workforce

Ability to understand regulatory rules and guidelines including FRA and APTA

Good interpersonal, organizational and both oral and written communication skills will all levels of MNR personnel

Working knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment

Experience in configuring replacement components and system assemblies for fit, form and function applications

Ability to determine appropriate functional requirements for equipment systems with regards to design and maintenance, based on reliability and risk analysis

Familiarity with FRA regulations, APTA standards as well as other industry related engineering standards

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong technical writing skills for development of correspondence, reports, procedures and technical Instructions

Knowledge of standard safety practices rules and regulations in a railroad environment

Knowledge in the review and development of drawings, specifications and technical reports

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications

CAD/ CAE and Auto Cad experience or demonstrated equivalent

Preferred

MS in ME and/or PE Preferred

Benefits

CommuterAssistance – 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)

PensionPlans andRetirementSavingsAccounts 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

Employee Resource Groups

Managerial Benefits

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

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees