Senior Director Systems Engineering

Job ID: 8066

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Maintenance Of Way

Date Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Description

Title: Senior Director, Systems Engineering
First Date of Posting: 07/09/2024
Last Date of Filing: 07/23/2024
Authority: NYCTA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW Engineering/
Reports to: Assistant Chief Officer, Communications and Systems Engineering
Work Location 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY
Hours of Work: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Compensation:

Salary Range: $125,452-$178,061 (Executive Hay PT 1028)

Responsibilities:

• Guide the design and deployment of communication systems and network architecture, ensuring the implementation of MOW & EMD Engineering criteria.
• Coordinate with C&D design and resolve conflicts among planning, operating, and technical disciplines without compromising overall project goal, system integration, and integrity.
• Provide project management to integrate existing and new technology initiatives for C&SE, ensuring strategic requirements are cost-effective, practical, user-friendly, and maintainable.
• Develop and introduce innovative solutions, providing safety and mission-critical service-related technology enhancements.
• Ensure that systems and new advanced technology projects maximize enhancement, connectivity, integration, and maintainability.
• Work effectively with multiple peer groups in Engineering and Operations to develop systems with the functions needed by user groups.
• Represent MOW, DOS, and NYCT on technical and management panels and committees Direct the planning and integration of NYCT systems with other regional transit systems, MTA, and region-wide information communication and control systems.
• Coordinate communication systems infrastructure with adjacent projects to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage the process to develop strategic requirements for new and advanced technology initiatives and projects.
• Direct the development, enhancement, and piloting of advanced transportation systems projects, ensuring compliance with local and regional system architecture and standards.
• Manage, train, and develop personnel to effectively carry out the functions of C&SE.
• Utilize extensive engineering and management skills to translate user requirements into project functional requirements.
• Understand transit operations and maintenance and be an independent decision-maker with great initiative and knowledge of NYCT Communication Systems.
• Review, recommend, and develop Guidelines, Instructions, Policy, Procedures, changes, and alternate strategies to increase C&SE personnel performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Desired Skills:

• Must be knowledgeable about NYCT communication systems, including data cabling, fiber optics, radio (PRMS(UHF)/RTO(VHF)), data/communication systems, networks (COE/ATM/SONET/PSLAN), CCTV, public address systems, electronic customer information signs, fire alarm systems, intrusion access control security systems, time clocks/synchronization, emergency alarm systems, analog/VoIP telephone systems, PBX, intercom systems, protected power, remote monitoring systems, system designs, system testing, DOS facility network designs, and various other legacy systems unique to NYCT.
• Substantial experience leading large-scale system contracts is preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Must be knowledgeable about the applicable industry and NYS building and design codes, and NYCT standards and design guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Significant experience tackling large-scale engineering issues for major construction projects or projects with highly complex systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within an MTA organization and communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-profile, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing short- and long-term goals
• Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Must be a proven leader as a change agent and a creative/innovative thinker who can align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
• Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing system requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in a managerial/supervisory position.
• Registered NYS Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Selection Method:

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

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

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.