Civil Engineer Series (Night/Overnight Shift)

Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Description Position at New York City Transit Job Title: Civil Engineer Series (Night/Overnight Shift) First Date of Posting: February 20, 2026 Last Date of Filing: Until filled Authority: TA Department: Subways Division/Unit: MOW Engineering Reports to: Senior Director, Infrastructure Engineering Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Hours of Work: 10:00 PM-6:00 AM (Night/Overnight Shift) COMPENSATION Assistant Civil Engineer - $76,279.00 Civil Engineer I - $90,551.00 Civil Engineer II - $107,655.00 Civil Engineer III - $120,427.00 RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent(s) will be responsible for, as part of the Structural Inspection group, meeting external and internal inspection mandates to inspect concrete and steel to ensure that the system infrastructure is safe for use. Duties will include: comprehensive, up-close inspection of various NYCT structure types; maintaining a status and recommended action database; analysis of defects; preparation of designs and repair plans; supervision of testing on-site; preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs, analyzing report data, performing cost estimates and preparing scopes of work and project profiles for inclusion in repair work with in-house forces, vendor contracts and/ or capital programs in the Infrastructure Engineering subdivision; giving technical guidance and administrative direction to Subway Nights Structural Inspection Program to comply with mandated inspections of Subway Tunnels, Under river Tubes, Retaining Walls, and Underground Stations, per Structural Inspection Policy, provide technical training to subway inspection teams to improve structural inspections. Additionally, Incumbent(s) will respond to trouble calls and emergencies related to structural conditions, provide clear and concise structural evaluation reports, and overtime will be paid for the off-hours shifts. Please be advised that this position has a night-to-overnight shift. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Assistant Civil Engineer A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering. Civil Engineer I - III A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full-time experience in civil engineering. A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in civil engineering. *To be considered for Civil Engineering I-III, TA Applicants must be in a permanent civil service status in the title(s) of Job Title or be on an established list for said title(s). If you are on an established list, your list number must be reachable to be considered for appointment. Special Note: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project. License Requirements: A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment. DESIRED SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of MS Office suite and internet and mobile applications, as well as Micro Station and nonconformity databases. Knowledge of structural inspection of concrete and steel. Ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence. In-depth knowledge of construction design and code issues covering multiple city agencies. SELECTION METHOD Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal. OTHER INFORMATION Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. As an employee of MTA NYC Transit you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379.00 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker. 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.

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