Engineer Trainee
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Operations Engineer
Description
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
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 operating 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 (18) months or who will graduate by December 31, 2025.
Selected candidates should be prepared for a February 26, 2025, Start Date.
PositionEngineering graduates interested in capital projects that rehabilitate, improve, 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 graduate from Engineer Trainee to Assistant Engineer 1 in 18 months.
Successful Trainees who progress to an Assistant Engineer 1 position 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 New York State Department of Education requirements.
ResponsibilitiesThe Engineering Trainee shall work under the direction of a Manager or Engineer.
Perform elementary engineering work in scope development, design, request 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 and 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 ExperienceBachelor's Degree 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 engineering 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…
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