Assistant Mechanical Engineer

Job Information

Title: Assistant Mechanical Engineer First Date of Posting: 7/25/2022 Last Date of Filing: 8/15/2022 Authority Transit Authority Department: Subways Division/Unit: MOW- Engineering Division Reports to: Senior Director, Automated Track Inspections Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn Hours of Work: 8:00 Am to 4:00 PM & Various

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Compensation

Salary range: $65,640 - $ 85,646
Responsibilities

Under direction of Senior staff in the Automated Track Inspections group, the incumbent will be responsible for obtaining detailed track geometry, tunnel crosscut, ultrasonic, rail wear, Thermal Imaging image measurements and reports of NYCT mainline tracks with measurement systems on the Track Geometry Cars. The incumbent will verify ultrasonic defects using hand test techniques. The Asst./Intern Mechanical Engineer will analyze critical defects obtained on Track Geometry Cars inspections and create detailed reports for distribution to Track Maintenance group to initiate corrective actions. The incumbent will calibrate and test the Track Geometry, Tunnel laser, ultrasonic, Thermal Image, video systems and others as required. The incumbent must analyze, review, and report defects using Offboard programs of DAPCO UT, Plasser, and Z&F/Amberg software programs. The incumbent will also be required to detect errors in the existing Track Geometry databases by checking for quality and accuracy of records. Incumbent will also work on other analytical & technical tasks performed by Track Engineering.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year full time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work. A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college can only be used to substitute for one year full time satisfactory work experience in mechanical engineering.

A degree in any other engineering area, or in any technology area is not acceptable.

Desired Skills

Knowledge of track construction, inspections, and related train operations. Experience with ultrasonic analysis and verification techniques. Experience with GPS/laser equipment and measurements techniques. Knowledge of physical layout of main line tracks and yards of NYCT and of track geometry devices and track defects. Knowledge of PC software applications & PC hardware, data analysis and statistical reporting.

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
Other Information

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.
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