Junior Engineer - Communications
Job ID: 11665
Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road
Location: Jamaica, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Principal Engineer Commun Stf
Date Posted: May 6, 2025
Description
Title: Junior Engineer-Communications
Department: Engineering
Post Date: 05/06/2025
Close Date: 05/19/2025
100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.385458 (See Wage Progression Chart)
Position Classification: Safety Sensitive
Location: Queens
Reports To: Principal Engineer-Communications
Union Affiliation: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman(BRS)-Local 241
SUMMARY:
This position is a Training Program and is an introduction to the Long Island Rail Road and its various operating and supporting departments as they relate to Telecommunications. This program is designed to develop the employee for future management positions within the Engineering Telecommunications Department. The participant will work with a mentor and be assigned tasks with metrics that shall be monitored.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- 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 Sr. Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
A). Required
- 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
B.) Preferred
- A minor in Computer Science or Business Management.
- A Masters Degree with applicable work experience preferred.
- 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
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.