Job Description
Civil Engineer Series
Job ID: 13959
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Date Posted: Jan 6, 2026
Description
Job Title: Civil Engineer Series
First Date of Posting: December 12, 2025
Last Date of Filing: Until filled
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW Engineering
Reports to: Senior Director, Infrastructure Engineering
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours of Work: 8:00 AM -4:00 PM
TA applicants must be permanent in the Civil Engineer title or reachable on an established list (list number must be reachable).
COMPENSATION
+ Civil Engineer I - $90,551.00
+ Civil Engineer II - $107,655.00
+ Civil Engineer III - $120,427.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent(s) will work as part of a team within the NYCT Maintenance of Ways - Defect Reduction Program and Structural Inspections. Operating in all facets of Civil engineering, including structural design, design review, structural inspections, database management, project planning, project management, and punch list inspections for NYCT Capital Projects, the incumbent will be a part of a dedicated staff of engineers that aims to keep New York City's main transportation artery structurally safe for service.
Additional duties will include preparing and performing training for inspectors, maintainers, and engineers. As part of a weekly rotational assignment shared by other staff engineers for less than five weeks per year, the Incumbent(s) will also be on call 24 hours/day to respond to trouble calls and emergencies relating to structural conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Civil Engineer I - III
A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full-time
experience in civil engineering. A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited
college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in civil
engineering.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in
Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last
three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project
requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct
the project.
DESIRED SKILLS:
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Knowledge of MS Office suite and internet and mobile applications, as well as Micro Station and nonconformity databases.
+ Knowledge of structural inspection of concrete and steel.
+ Ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence.
+ In-depth knowledge of construction design and code issues covering multiple city agencies.
SELECTION METHOD
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
OTHER INFORMATION
Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.
As an employee of MTA NYC Transit you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379.00 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
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.
Job ID: 13959
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Date Posted: Jan 6, 2026
Description
Job Title: Civil Engineer Series
First Date of Posting: December 12, 2025
Last Date of Filing: Until filled
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW Engineering
Reports to: Senior Director, Infrastructure Engineering
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours of Work: 8:00 AM -4:00 PM
TA applicants must be permanent in the Civil Engineer title or reachable on an established list (list number must be reachable).
COMPENSATION
+ Civil Engineer I - $90,551.00
+ Civil Engineer II - $107,655.00
+ Civil Engineer III - $120,427.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent(s) will work as part of a team within the NYCT Maintenance of Ways - Defect Reduction Program and Structural Inspections. Operating in all facets of Civil engineering, including structural design, design review, structural inspections, database management, project planning, project management, and punch list inspections for NYCT Capital Projects, the incumbent will be a part of a dedicated staff of engineers that aims to keep New York City's main transportation artery structurally safe for service.
Additional duties will include preparing and performing training for inspectors, maintainers, and engineers. As part of a weekly rotational assignment shared by other staff engineers for less than five weeks per year, the Incumbent(s) will also be on call 24 hours/day to respond to trouble calls and emergencies relating to structural conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Civil Engineer I - III
A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full-time
experience in civil engineering. A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited
college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in civil
engineering.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in
Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last
three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project
requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct
the project.
DESIRED SKILLS:
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Knowledge of MS Office suite and internet and mobile applications, as well as Micro Station and nonconformity databases.
+ Knowledge of structural inspection of concrete and steel.
+ Ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence.
+ In-depth knowledge of construction design and code issues covering multiple city agencies.
SELECTION METHOD
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
OTHER INFORMATION
Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.
As an employee of MTA NYC Transit you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379.00 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
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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