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Junior Engineer - Communications

Long Island Rail Road

Jamaica, NY • On-site

$40.39/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Job Title:  Junior Engineer-Communications  
Department: Engineering
MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road
Primary Location(s): Bethpage, NY 
100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.385458*(See Wage Progression Chart)
Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive
Union Affiliation: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman (BRS)-Local 241
Closing Date (if applicable):  Open till filled
Shift (if applicable): Day
 Telework Eligible: No
 
Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (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.
 
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a training position designed to develop the employee for future management positions within the Signal Department.  The employee will be required to learn and apply knowledge gained from classroom training, task assignments, field rotations, circuit plans, reading materials and on-the-job experiences. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Observe, learn, and implement teachings in field and office.
  • Understand and learn principles of Railroad construction.
  • Demonstrate known engineering principles; learn and demonstrate daily on large construction jobs.
  • Must learn and demonstrate control of the following: manpower, material, equipment, track, budget and quality control.
  • Effectively communicate to form positive relationships and develop motivational skills
  • Assume responsibility and initiative to get job done productively through the learned process of supervising.
  • Apply what is learned from LIRR references (i.e., textbooks, policies & procedures, such as CE-1, MW 1 & FRA).
  • Learn union rules and agreements and apply to crafts under jurisdiction.
  • Become familiar with administrative forms required for project control, payroll, material, requisition, etc.
  • Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
  • Perform other assignments as requested by Senior. Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Networking or a related field. 
  • Must possess strong human relations, communication, interpersonal and judgment skills.
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
  • Must be a detail oriented individual, with excellent comprehension and research skills.
  • Must be a critical thinker with excellent problem solving skills.
  • Must be available 24/7/365
  • Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED:

  • A minor in Computer Science or Business Management.
  • A Masters Degree with applicable work experience.
  • Technical writing skills, specification writing skills.
WAGE PROGRESSION:
First 6 months - $33.225216
6-12 months of service - $34.886476
12-18 months of service - $36.630800
18-24 months of service - $38.462341
24 months of service  -  $40.385458
 
BENEFITS:
  • Commuting Assistance – 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)
  • Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees