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Lead Resident Engineer - MTA Fare Gate Modernization Program

Job in New York City, Richmond County, New York, USA
Listing for: WSP USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** This Opportunity*
* WSP is currently initiating a search for a  
** Resident Engineer
** to support the  
** New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Fare Gate Modernization Program
** in New York City. This multi-year program will modernize fare collection infrastructure across the MTA network through the replacement and deployment of next-generation fare gates, associated communications systems, electrical infrastructure, network connectivity, software integration, testing, commissioning, and customer-facing equipment.

The Resident Engineer will serve as WSP's primary field representative and will oversee construction, installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities at stations across the MTA system. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with the MTA, system suppliers, contractors, station operations personnel, and WSP project leadership to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.

The Resident Engineer will report directly to the Program Director and will oversee a staff of assistant resident engineers, inspectors, and specialty technical personnel supporting station modernization activities. This position will require night and weekend work to support revenue service operations, testing windows, and station outages.

** Your Impact*
* + Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and system requirements.

+ Provide day-to-day oversight of fare gate installation activities at multiple MTA stations.

+ Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.

+ Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning, and cutover activities with MTA operations, maintenance, and project staff.

+ Review technical submittals, shop drawings, testing procedures, and installation plans.

+ Oversee field verification of electrical, communications, structural, and architectural interfaces.

+ Monitor station work activities to minimize operational disruptions and maintain customer safety.

+ Facilitate resolution of construction and technical issues between contractors, vendors, designers, and MTA stakeholders.

+ Conduct daily coordination meetings with contractors, MTA personnel, and project stakeholders.

+ Review contractor schedules and monitor progress against project milestones.

+ Prepare daily reports, inspection reports, field memoranda, and project documentation.

+ Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), field change requests, and proposed change orders.

+ Assist with contractor payment application reviews and quantity verification.

+ Oversee systems integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.

+ Coordinate punch list development, deficiency tracking, and project closeout activities.

+ Utilize construction management software and reporting tools to track project performance.

+ Support program management staff in risk identification and mitigation efforts.

+ Be available for night shifts, weekend shifts, and station outages as required.

+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

+ Minimum 7 years of construction management, resident engineering, or transit systems experience.

+ Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale rail transit, fare collection, revenue technology, communications, systems, or transportation infrastructure projects.

+ Demonstrated experience supervising…
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