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.

Responsibilities

• Aid 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.
• Communicate and coordinate all Engineering department activities with third parties including regulators, vendors, consultants, and auditors.
• Develop, record, and monitor the Engineering department's 20-year needs assessment and strategy for capital program development.
• 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.
• Lead by example.

Requirements

• Level I: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. Additional 4 years of relevant experience and education may be considered.
• Level II: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. Additional 4 years of relevant experience and education may be considered.
• Level III: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience and education may be considered. Minimum 2 years of recent related experience managing/supervising staff in a related capacity.

Skills

• 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.
• A 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.
• Recent, demonstrated ability to manage/supervise office and/or field personnel.
• Prior experience in the preparation of technical reports, such as the development and packaging of the Technical Requirements of Contract Documents.
• Prior experience drafting responses and/or correspondence to inquiries, claims, complaints, etc.

Qualifications

• Level I: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. Additional 4 years of relevant experience and education may be considered.
• Level II: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. Additional 4 years of relevant experience and education may be considered.
• Level III: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience and education may be considered. Minimum 2 years of recent related experience managing/supervising staff in a related capacity.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$129,471 - $ 161,838

Schedule

Day