Description Position at New York City Transit
Title: Manager, Car Systems Engineering
Department: Subways
Authority: TA
Division/Unit: Car Equipment
Work Location: 130 Livingston, Brooklyn NY
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:00PM (subject to change)
Compensation:
$129,471-$161,838 [ENG006]
Deadline (if Applicable): Monday, June 22, 2026
Reporting Manager (If Applicable): Director, Car Systems Engineering
Internal posting, MTA Employees only.
POSITION SUMMARY The Position will support the Director of Car Systems Engineering (CSE) and will be responsible for all engineering functions related to the maintenance, upgrading, and obsolescence management of electrical and mechanical systems across the existing revenue car fleets.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Manager of Car Systems Engineering will oversee all passenger railcar operating systems, including Propulsion, HVAC, Door Systems, Electronic Brake Control, Communications, Lighting, high- and low-voltage power supplies, inverters, trainline functions, and overall systems integration. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading technical design reviews, approving engineering documentation, and providing formal recommendations based on detailed report analyses.
- Coordinating system inspections, testing, and validation activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards and support revenue car testing and SMS programs.
- Managing and guiding a team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for system evaluations, troubleshooting, and project execution.
- Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders such as Maintenance and Overhaul Shops, Emergency Response, MTA C&D, Central Electronic Shop, Law, Office of System Safety, Procurement, consultants, and external vendors.
- Overseeing technical and administrative processes including the issuance and approval of engineering drawings, test reports, car specifications, System Upgrade Bulletins, and Configuration Car Change forms.
- Developing, managing, and executing Loan Agreement programs used to qualify multiple subway car suppliers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management or a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience of which two (2) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity - OR -
2) A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.
License / Professional Certification
NYS - P.E - Professional License
DESIRED SKILLS - Knowledge of NYCT rules and regulations
- Knowledge of principles and practices in engineering design/project management
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team -based environment
- Demonstrate willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
SELECTION METHOD Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.
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. (If necessary)
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 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
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