Engineer Trainee

Engineer Trainee

Job ID: 13931

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Delivery Services Office

Date Posted: Dec 9, 2025

Description

Job Posting

This position is eligible for telework , which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

JOB TITLE:

Engineer Trainee – Winter 2026

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery /Various

REPORTS TO:

Various Managers

WORK LOCATION:

Various Sites

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

COMPENSATION:

$ 80,061

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) plans, designs, rehabilitates , improves, and expands the MTA ' s extensive network of subway, bus, commuter rail, bridge, and tunnel infrastructure .

We maximize the value of our capital investments by emphasizing top-tier project-management practices and collaboration with our client operatin g agencies: New York City Transit, MTA Bus, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels.

The C&D Delivery Department ensures the efficient, safe, on-scope, on- time, and on-budget execution of capital construction projects, emphasizing excellence in project management from project development and design through construction and handover to the operating agencies. Delivery manages project teams and contractors (typically in a Design-Build contracting structure), tracks project performance, and provides related support services.

C&D Delivery is recruiting engineering college graduates who have obtained their degree within the past eighteen ( 1 8 ) months or who will graduate by December 31 , 202 5 .

Selected candidates should be prepared for a February 12, 2025, Start Date.

Position

Engineering graduates interested in capital projects that rehabilitate , improv e , and expand the MTA ' s extensive network of subway, bus, commuter rail, bridge, and tunnel infrastructure.

We offer opportunities for trainees to develop management and technical skills through on-the-job training involving several challenging assignments and projects.

This multi-year program requires successful trainees who earn a satisfactory performance evaluation and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam to graduat e from Engineer Train ee to Assistant Engineer 1 in 18 Months.

Successful T rainees who progress to an Assistant Engineer 1 positio n will remain in this title at the agency's discretion until they receive their Professional Engineering license from the New York State Department of Education .

The Engineer Trainee Program may change based on the New York State Department of Education requirements .

Responsibilities

The Engineering Trainee shall work u nder the direction of a M anager or E ngineer .

P erform elementary engineering work in scope development, design, r equest for contract development proposals, or capital construction oversight and /or inspection . Trainees may perform related support functions for capital projects, such as project controls, environmental engineering, or various engineering/technical functions.

Trainees will also receive training in engineering , construction , project management, and/or capital project support work of moderate difficulty a nd responsibility .

Participate in site visits and fieldwork at various facilities and infrastructure of the MTA operating agencies, including active construction sites.

Manage and contribute to a variety of challenging projects .

Depending upon the assignment , various shifts/days may encompass full participation in all aspects of the organization.

Apply academic learning to engineering principles , critical thinking, and analysis .

Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's D egree in Engineering.

Relevant disciplines include Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Control Systems, or comparable Engineering .

Basic understanding of engineerin g principles .

Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills .

Possess quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills .

Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail .

Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders .

Must have the ability to work both independently and within a team effectively.

Must be willing to adhere to the agency's policies, rules, and regulations.

Proficient in MS Office Suite and/or other comparable PC applications .

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the " Commission " ).

Selection Criteria

Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

E qual Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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 .