Engineer ET Design

Job ID: 16654

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Location: Jamaica, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Engineer ET Design

Date Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Description

Job Title: Engineer – ET Design

Department: Engineering

MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road

Primary Location(s): Bethpage

Salary: $129,471.00 - $172,665.07

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: N/A

Closing Date (if applicable): Open until filled

Shift (if applicable): Day

Telework Eligible: No

Driver’s License Required: Yes

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.

*Only current LIRR employees will be considered for this position*

Please note that 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing the design of Electrical Systems including drawings, specifications, cost estimates and material requisitions design reviews for major infrastructure improvements and electrical inspections of construction activities. Oversee the maintenance and improvement of CAD and File Management Systems. Lead the efforts of the ET Design group to ensure prompt production of quality designs for use by vendors and LIRR field Forces Accountable to ensure the ET Design group delivers seamless electrical design services to capital funded projects and support power maintenance, to effectively manage document flow in/out of the ET Design group in a timely manner. This position oversees the Assistant Engineer ET Design and supports the Principal Engineer ET Design & ESA in managing the ET Design Group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Principal Engineer with managing the ET Design Department as lead, monitor progress of work from inception through design completion. Provide analysis, impact and recommendations as necessary. Research & respond to questions regarding designs. Review each project to insure satisfactory completion and level of quality. Act as a liaison between LIRR Engineering Department and Department of Program Management, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and utility companies.
• Manage and coordinate Third Rail System Print Changes. Ensure all print change requests are reviewed for correctness and system integrity, implemented and distributed in a timely manner.
• Assist the Principal Engineer in strategic planning of the Department. Set goals and priorities. Determine and manage headcount. Ensure Department is equipped with all necessary tools, Standards and equipment for maximum productivity.
• Manage and coordinate all Departmental Process Flows and Procedures, including CE-1 changes. Coordinate and ensure all Departmental tasks and functions are carried out adhering to established procedures. Serve as Designee of the Principal Engineer to oversee the Department, in his absence, providing all necessary administrative functions of the department. Selection of staff and staff development. Prepare probationary reports for new employees. Handle any union issues and/or grievances.
• Provide guidance and direction to Assistant Engineer of ET Design in managing the review of designs submitted by Consulting Engineers or other Agencies and assign them to Design staff for review, calculations and comments, ensure the electrical systems of the Railroad are protected.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Oversee and supervise the Assistant Engineer of ET Design. Provide guidance, direction and leadership to the Assistant Engineer. Set goals and priority as well as appraisal evalu…