Field Engineer Fire Protection Systems

Job ID : 11226

Business Unit : Long Island Rail Road

Location : Jamaica, NY, United States

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Department : Engineer - Facilities Maint

Date Posted : Oct 31, 2025

Description

Job Title : Field Engineer - Fire Protection Systems

Department : Engineering

MTA Agency : Long Island Rail Road

Primary Location(s) : Hillside Support Facility

100% Hourly Rate of Pay : $43.890115

• (See Wage Progression)

Regulated / Safety Sensitive : Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation : Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS)

Closing Date (if applicable) : Open Until Filled

Shift (if applicable) : Day

Telework Eligible : Yes

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24 / 7 / 365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles - from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for ensuring the LIRR fire alarm & detection, and / or water-based Suppression and / or chemical suppression systems are maintained in a state of good repair. This position will schedule, coordinate and ensure the required testing, inspection, repair and upgrades / replacements of fire protection systems with the third-party contractor(s), LIRR Force Account, Corporate Safety, LIRR Fire Marshal or Fire Department; as per LIRR policies, contract terms, and the NYS Fire Code and industry standards. This position will perform inspection of third-party contractor(s) and LIRR Force Account work, to ensure the proper work is complete, proper material used and quality workmanship applied. This position will perform daily inspection of Fire Protection systems and other building systems associated with fire protection. This position shall provide recommendations and counsel to all Fire Protection related issues. The incumbent should be available to work on a 24 / 7 basis.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

WAGE PROGRESSION

Step One : 80% - ($35.112092 )

Step Two : 90% - ($39.501104)

Step Three : 100% - ($43.890115)

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OTHER INFORMATION :

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / ADA DISCLAIMER :

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.