Construction Engineer
Company: Metro-North Railroad
Location: New York
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
POSTING NO. 2274 JOB TITLE: Construction Engineer DEPT/DIV: M of
W Structures WORK LOCATION: 420 Lexington Ave. FULL/PART TIME FULL
SALARY RANGE: $ 79,548.00 - $104,406.75 DEADLINE: Until Filled
Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting
prior to the Application Deadline. Opening MTA Metro-North Railroad
is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York
City, Grand Central Terminal. - We provide service to over 86.5
million customers, traveling in and out of New York and
Connecticut. - A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter
railroads in the nation. - MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to
provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service and
rewarding opportunities to its employees. Position Objective Assist
with coordinating and managing the construction phase of I&C
Projects in New York along all four lines including Grand Central
Terminal, and any other construction work on railroad property,
protecting the Company's interests and ensuring the safety of all
aspects thereof. - Assist with the implementation of the I&C's
specifications and Metro-North's procedures to ensure the safe
passage of trains. - Ensure that the appropriate requirements and
regulations of Metro-North are met, within the scope of all work
performed. Responsibilities
- Actively participate as a member of the staff that manages and
coordinates Capital Projects in New York involving all
non-capitally funded projects.
- Review construction procedures and provide technical
supervision of contractor's work on I &C Projects.
- Keep senior management informed as to completion progress,
schedule, and budget.
- Manage and coordinate with the consultant's and contractor's
field personnel on I&C Projects.
- Represent MNR at job meetings with contractors and owner's
representatives.
- Inspection of construction work by contractors to assure
compliance with contract documents and ensure safety.
- Oversee the work of railroad inspectors.
- Coordinate construction procedures for work involving the force
account and railroad operations and represent the railroad at
various meetings.
- Review all design plans and specifications and construction
work procedures for projects prepared by third party consultants,
including those projects submitted by municipalities and
Individuals and Corporations (I&C). Required Qualifications
- Familiarity, or the ability to become familiar with, pertinent
design and construction techniques, procedures and safety
standards.
- Familiarity, or the ability to become familiar with,
Transportation Operations and/or other applicable civil/structural
construction experience.
- Develop strong management and coordination skills to plan,
coordinate, supervise, and implement I&C and Metro-North
Specifications.
- Develop strong oral and written communication skills.
- Personal abilities of self-starter and persistence are
essential and the ability to motivate others to work together in a
coordinated manner.
- Attention to detail with adherence to deadlines.
- Develop the ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects
concurrently.
- Develop the ability to interact with internal/external
customers.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or comparable
applications.
- Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, using
Primavera Project Planner or comparable applications.
- Familiarity with project and construction management and with
construction contracts.
- Familiarity, or the ability to become familiar with, American
Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Assn., American
Institute of Steel Construction, American Concrete Institute and
other common engineering codes.
- Valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle is
mandatory.
- Able to respond to an emergency on a 24 hour/7 day per week
basis, as required. Preferred Qualifications
- Develop a knowledge of the Operating Railroad and the
Metro-North, and MTA Corporate and Organizational structure.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural or related Engineering
field and
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Engineering,
Construction and surveying practices and principles as they relate
to design, analysis, and construction of structural areas including
buildings, bridges, tunnels, track, facilities and/or station
construction and
- Minimum of two (2) years of project management experience and
managing professionals.
- Successful completion of the MNR Associate Engineer Program may
be considered in lieu of the required experience listed above. The
following is/are preferred ---Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Other Information This position is safety-sensitive and subject to
toxicological testing. According 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"). Employees driving company vehicles
must complete defensive driver training once every three years for
current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an
employee entering an authorized driving position. Equal Employment
Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are
Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran
status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages
qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
abilities, including military service members, to apply.
Keywords: Metro-North Railroad, West New York , Construction Engineer, Professions , New York, New Jersey
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