Senior Electrical Engineer Job ID: 10678 Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road Location: Queens, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: DGM Electronics Engineering Date Posted: Feb 27, 2025 Description Title: Senior Electrical Engineer Department: Maintenance of Equipment Post Date: 02/27/2025 Close Date: 03/12/2025 Hay Point Evaluation: 682 Salary Range: $79,850-$115,446 Position Classification: Safety Sensitive Location: Various Reports To: Managing Engineer - Electrical This is a Non-Represented Position. This position is eligible for telework. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. Please note that this position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law and 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. Summary: This position provides advanced engineering support on any operating or capital rolling stock projects and efforts within the Maintenance of Equipment department. This includes design, specification, material and process review; interacting with staff engineers, vendors and consultants related to the development, design, manufacture, modification, testing, analysis, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration control of equipment, systems and material on new and existing LIRR rolling stock; assists in project planning, oversight, direction, and administration of project activities; ensure understanding of and adherence to appropriate federal, state and industry regulations and guidelines; manage select activities of consultants and 3rd party contractors when applicable. Senior Engineers will participate in the reviews, approvals, and the delivery of the defined project deliverables to ensure that all objectives of scope, quality, budget, and schedule are met. Participate in various industry standards development meetings, such as APTA, and FRA regulation development meetings. Represent the Fleet Engineering group at meetings within MofE concerning new initiatives. Responsibilities Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: + Conduct engineering analysis, design, review, and documentation (including development of engineering drawings, letters, notices, and instructions) for rebuilding, repairing, maintaining, and modifying existing EMUs, coaches, or locomotive systems and components in support of all shop maintenance activities. These changes, modifications, and repairs must be in accordance with accepted engineering practices recognized by industry standards and must conform to FRA/AAR/APTA/DOT requirements for passenger rail service and maintainability. + Provide advanced technical support in railcar component redesign and retrofit. This includes conceiving, specifying, and approving design; conducting acceptance testing, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Failure Modes, Effects, and Critical Analysis (FMECA) when appropriate. + Provide engineering direction on task activities with craft, supervisory, and professional personnel in shop, laboratory, off-site, and meeting environments. Conduct “test trains” for testing and proving of modifications and proposed replacement components. + Development and review of engineering documents, including Maintenance Instructions, Equipment Change Letters, and Maintenance Reminders, in accordance with principles of Configuration Management. + Respond, as assigned, to Requests for Engineering (RTEs) from the Procurement Department to ensure the procurement of proper materials and replacement parts; create carefully worded ordering descriptions that preclude the purchase of inadequate or inappropriate replacements and test and qualify materials and parts offered for substitution. + Development and review of Technical Statements of Work (TSOW) and material specifications in support of procurement bid and proposal solicitations. + Supervise the use of precision measuring equipment such as meters, bridges, oscilloscopes, signature analyzers, frequency generators, and counters to inspect internal components of various rolling stock assemblies and components. This inspection can be in support of new and alternate component sourcing, creation or modification of Qualified Parts Lists (QPL) in coordination with the Procurement group, acceptance testing in coordination with the Incoming Inspection and Quality Assurance group, and investigation and troubleshooting of failed components and systems. + Supervise field, teardown testing, and troubleshooting activities for new components or equipment, as well as repetitive failure components using test equipment such as chart recorders, pressure transducers, pressure gauges, thermocouples, speed sensors, and accelerometers to test various rolling stock systems and analyze data to form conclusions about the equipment's operation and generate reports on findings. + Identify obsolescence issues with existing and new mechanical train systems and research options for timely component redesign and replacement. + Use Auto-CAD or similar design, testing, and simulation software to create and manipulate drawings and schematics for use internally and externally in support of procurement, design, and maintenance. + Review material as assigned from APTA (American Public Transportation Authority) working groups to interpret, assess, and plan for FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) proposed regulations and impact on LIRR on technical front. + Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example. + Select, develop, motivate, and supervise subordinate engineering personnel within the Fleet Engineering group. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Conduct Performance Evaluations for those under direct supervision. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. + Develop RCM work scope, maintenance intervals, and bills of material for rolling stock systems. + Develop and review test, inspection, and procedure documents in support of maintenance. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BE preferred) in Electrical Engineering. Twelve years of related project management experience in design, engineering administration, project engineering, and engineering management can be considered in lieu of a degree. + Eight or more years of experience demonstrating the application of project management principles in the practical solution of engineering problems in a maintenance or production environment with an understanding and application of strict design control requirements. An additional or advanced degree in a relevant field can be counted as up to four years of experience at the discretion of the hiring department. + Demonstrated knowledge of sound management techniques, logic, budgeting, contracts, procedures, laws, and the fundamental principles of project management. + Strong technical writing and communication skills (oral and written). + Ability to work under pressure in analyzing engineering and technical issues that will impact operations. + Proficiency in personal computer applications, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs. + Demonstrated budget and scheduling development and review skills. + Experience in spreadsheet and database management. + Knowledgeable in equipment design, print layouts, work measurement, material specifications, and maintenance and production task standards. + Ability to supervise team tasks to completion while balancing the needs and goals of multiple stakeholders, including shop and transportation departments. + Demonstrated ability to evaluate equipment design and maintenance processes while implementing upgrades and improvements. + Proven decision-making, problem-solving, and judgment skills relevant to fleet engineering. + Experience leading design reviews and First Article Inspection meetings for new rail cars and equipment. + Ability to analyze project scheduling and budgeting, identify the critical path throughout the project life, and recommend a course of action based on schedule and work scopes. + Demonstrated ability to conceive, plan, manage, and execute rail car system projects within the principles of configuration management. + General knowledge of shop craft labor agreements and union shop environments. + Familiarity with applicable FRA/APTA/AAR standards, guidelines, and policies. + Working knowledge of Configuration and Data Management, as well as Warranty Control processes. + Understanding of parts breakdown structures of mechanical and electrical designs and typical revision controls. + Knowledge of engineering practices related to document access, control, revision, concurrence routing, communications, and correspondences. Preferred Qualifications: + Additional or advanced degree in an engineering or management discipline (equivalent to two years of additional experience). + Experience with other engineering or contract applications, such as Mathcad, NUCARS, and Contract Manager SharePoint. + Supervisory experience. + Familiarity with project management procedures and procurement practices. + Experience with existing LIRR rolling stock systems, including Communications, Door Systems, ASC, WMDS, and Propulsion. Other Information: In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written, and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required. 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