Field Engineer Fire Protection Systems

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)

Shift (if applicable):Day

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.

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.

• Inspect and monitor third party contractor and “in-house” labor performance of the fire protection system testing, inspection, maintenance & repair, upgrades and replacements.
• Schedule and coordinate re-occurring code required testing, inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems. Maintain associated documentation. Provide ongoing status to management reports for tracking and accountability.
• Schedule and coordinate necessary repairs, upgrades and/or replacements of fire protection systems. Coordinate and oversee final commissioning and acceptance testing of repairs and upgrades. Maintain associated documentation.
• Monitor compliance issues resulting from tests/inspections and Corporate Safety department inspections and follow up in a timely matter. Maintain associated documentation.
• Attend continuing education seminars related to professional field, LIRR training courses and any other approved continuing education programs. Impart technical knowledge to peers and colleagues throughout the Engineering Department.
• Review and approve third party contractor invoices for accuracy, ensure labor, material are appropriate and satisfactory. Review and approve material purchase orders for force account labor support.
• Actively participate in creation and maintenance of a safe work environment following corporate and Engineering Department guidelines and safety policies. Motivate yourself and others. Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Sr. Management, including, but not limited to report writing, document review & response, analysis, emergency inspection, accident investigation and claims investigation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science, Fire Protection Technology or related field. Approximately four years of additional demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Approximately 4 years’ experience in positions with responsibility in commercial fire protection systems.
• Must possess demonstrated experience testing, inspecting and/or troubleshooting, repairing, installing fire alarm systems and/or suppression systems (chemical and/or water based systems).
• Demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience in an Engineering skilled trade may be considered in lieu of Fire Protection experience.
• Must possess effective oral & written communication skills, organizational…