Assistant Engineer Planning & Operations Level I,II,III

About the role

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.

This position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating departmental capital and maintenance construction activities, construction project coordination, and department controls.
• Monitor, analyze and report on daily operational issues and associated impacts including weather and special events.
• Assist in communicating and coordinating all Engineering department activities with third parties including regulators, vendors, consultants, and auditors.
• Assist in developing, recording, and monitoring the Engineering department's 20-year needs assessment and strategy for capital program development.
• Prepare Engineering department analysis for Engineering groups.
• Support Engineering Department budget and headcount planning, development, and justifications.
• Contribute to a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Level I

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• An additional four years demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Must possess one year of comprehensive and recent related engineering, auditing, and investigation knowledge/experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Signal, Communications, Power, Track, Structures.

Level II

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• An additional four years demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Minimum 2 years of comprehensive and recent related engineering, auditing, and investigation knowledge/experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Signal, Communications, Power, Track, Structures.

Level III

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• An additional four years demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Minimum 4 years of comprehensive and recent related engineering, auditing, and investigation knowledge/experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Signal, Communications, Power, Track, Structures.
• Minimum 2 years of recent related experience managing/supervising staff in a related capacity.

Skills

Level I

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows Operating System.
• Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to communicate ideas and motivate employees.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills demonstrating sound judgment.
• Professional demeanor and high degree of integrity.
• Ability to assist in managing and investigating under demanding situations, including harsh environmental conditions.
• Ability to effectively perform job tasks during temporary non-regular shifts.

Level II

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows Operating System.
• Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to communicate ideas and motivate employees.
• Professional demeanor and high degree of integrity.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills demonstrating sound judgment.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques used in incident/emergency management.
• Ability to assist in writing/revising procedures as needed.
• Recent, demonstrated ability to manage/supervise office and/or field personnel.
• Ability to conduct interviews and analyze information and data to determine evidentiary value.
• Prior experience in the preparation of technical reports, such as the development and packaging of the Technical Requirements of Contract Documents.
• Strong background in Civil/Electrical Engineering with in-depth knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Prior experience drafting responses and/or correspondence to inquiries, claims, complaints, etc.

Level III

• All required qualifications listed for Level I and Level II.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of FRA regulations/train control, AAR standards, and DOT MUTCD.
• Strong knowledge of LIRR Corporate & FRA Group policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, coordinating, and analyzing FRA/LIRR tests.
• Experience writing detailed, articulate reports and giving presentations to senior management.
• Strong problem solving, strong analytical decision-making and computer skills.
• Working knowledge of interaction between Engineering and other LIRR departments.