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Overview

The Designer Structures position at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) involves performing design tasks for railroad structures under the jurisdiction of the Managing Engineer – Civil Design. The role requires field investigations and the development of design documents, ensuring safety and economic objectives are met.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all assigned design tasks to meet work objectives.
  • Participate in design projects from inception to completion.
  • Assist during design development through field investigations and coordination.
  • Contribute to the development of plans and specifications.
  • Participate in design and project meetings representing LIRR's interests.
  • Engage in overtime assignments for emergency response and special projects.
  • Supply input for schedule and budget parameters governing design work.
  • Complete tasks to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
  • Perform timely Construction Phase Services and review shop-drawings.
  • Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge.
  • Promote a diverse workforce and maintain professional relationships.
  • Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to safety policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of experience in civil/structural design projects.
  • Relevant experience with engineering consultants, contractors, or State/City Agencies.
  • Proficiency in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent field.
  • Solid knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including structural analysis software and AutoCAD.
  • Ability to work independently and lead tasks to completion.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

  • Position is safety sensitive.
  • Union Affiliation: BRS 241.
  • Work location: Hillside.
  • Shift: Day.
  • Telework Eligible: No.
  • Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training.
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How this job compares in Jamaica, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $48/hr, this posting sits about 50% above the $32/hr median for welding jobs across New York — toward the top of a $26–$40/hr middle band drawn from 130 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 83% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Jamaica, NY

Jamaica, NY currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 204 other active welding openings from 143 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Jamaica, or widen the search to New York.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority currently has 1 other opening live in New York, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (15), Randstad USA (6), and AMETEK (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $49/hr, Brooklyn at $33/hr, and Queens at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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