New York Public Authorities / Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Principal Engineer Electrical

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Principal Engineer Electrical

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

17 employees hold this title in Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $144,448, above the department median of $98,569.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $144,448
Agency median: $98,569
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$486$182,770+

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How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Principal Engineer Electrical beyond New York Public Authorities

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York Public Authorities, the median of $144,448 ranks #1 of 2. See Principal Engineer Electrical across all of New York Public Authorities →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New Jersey

$97,525 · 12

Median total compensation for comparable Principal Engineer Electrical roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Other job titles in Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Assistant Conductor 1,024
Assoc.Staff Analyst 550
Bto 606
Bus Maintainer B 814
Bus Maintainer Chassis 493
Bus Oper (Rev Veh) Amalgamated Transit Union Q 03-F 1,095
Bus Oper (Rev Veh) Amalgamated Transit Union Q 030F 483
Bus Oper(Rev Veh)Twu Local 100 01-F 2,571
Bus Oper(Rev Veh)Twu Local 100 010F 1,087
Bus Operator Twu-100 1,517
Bus Operator(Rev Veh)Atu Si02F 1,072
Bus Operator(Revenue Veh) 01-F 3,668
Bus Operator(Revenue Veh) 010F 1,734
Bus Operator(Revenue Vehicle) 8,713
Bus Operators 4,629
Car Appearance Maintenance 717
Car Inspector (Assignment B) 1,827
Car Inspector B 01-E 1,089
Car Inspector B 010E 847
Cleaner (Transit Authority) 607
Cleaner (Transit-Labor Class) 2,149
Cleaner (Transit0Labor Class) 1,897
Cleaner(Ta-Labor)Twu Local 100 01-D 2,780
Cleaner(Ta0Labor)Twu Local 100 010D 1,225
Coach Cleaner 513
College Aide 467
Conductor 2,776
Conductor (Constr and Flagging) 629
Conductor (Rev Veh) 01-F 3,369
Conductor (Rev Veh) 010F 1,508
Conductor (Rev.Veh) 2,114
Conductor(Constr and Flagg) 01-F 575
Dispatcher I (Surface Transit) 595
Dispatcher Rapid Transit Operations 840
Electrician 837
Engineer 611
Locomotive Engineer 757
Machinist 490
Maintainer 786
Maintainer I (Revenue Equip) 493
Mantaner 499
Mtce.Supv.(Car Equip) I 753
Mtce.Supv.(Track) I 505
Police Officer Hire After1 29 2014 633
Police Officer Hire Plus 1 731
Police Officer Hire Plus1 775
Road Car Inspector 946
Signal Maintainer 1,346
Station Agent Automatic Fare Collection 2,262
Station Agent Automatic Fare Collection 01-F 1,394
Station Agent Automatic Fare Collection 010F 852
Supervisor Station I 773
Ta Electrical Helper Signals 01-F 739
Track Worker 1,208
Track Worker (Specialist) 889
Track Worker 01-F 1,580
Track Worker 010F 784
Train Operator (Rev.Vehicles) 5,949
Train Operator (Yard) 2,589
Train Service Supervisor 850

Record list

Employees with this title

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Francis Pereira

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$187,486

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $76,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,486
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $143,022
Extra Pay: $111,234
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Francis Pereira holds the role of Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Infrastructure. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $187,486.

Joseph Yurman

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$172,749

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $167,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,749
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $141,742
Extra Pay: $5,330
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $85
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Yurman is a Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Communications. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $172,749.

Zhi-Wei Lin

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$166,011

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $157,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,011
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $159,649
Extra Pay: $8,960
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Zhi-Wei Lin is a Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Infrastructure. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $166,011.

Morris Schwartz

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$157,965

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $101,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,835
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,965
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $137,322
Extra Pay: $56,835
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Morris Schwartz works as a Principal Engineer Electrical for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Communications. Their status is full-time. Morris earned $157,965 in 2019.

Endrio Scalise

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$151,521

Sub-department: Stations
Base pay: $143,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,259
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,521
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $145,633
Extra Pay: $8,174
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $85
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Endrio Scalise serves as a Principal Engineer Electrical within Stations. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $151,521.

Zhi0wei Lin

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$150,114

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $150,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,114
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $150,441
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $85
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Zhi0wei Lin works as a Principal Engineer Electrical for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Communications. Their status is full-time. Zhi0wei earned $150,114 in 2019.

Kai-Tai Chen

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$148,095

Sub-department: Delivery Services Office
Base pay: $140,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,095
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $142,521
Extra Pay: $7,894
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Kai-Tai Chen works as a Principal Engineer Electrical for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Delivery Services Office. Their status is full-time. Kai-Tai earned $148,095 in 2022.

Ray Sahin

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$147,527

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $144,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,527
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $147,307
Extra Pay: $2,618
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Ray Sahin is a Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Infrastructure. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $147,527.

Stephen Callender

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$144,448

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $141,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $144,148
Extra Pay: $2,561
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $85
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Stephen Callender is a Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Infrastructure. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $144,448.

Kai0tai Chen

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$134,017

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $133,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,017
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $134,300
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $85
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Kai0tai Chen serves as a Principal Engineer Electrical within Communications. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $134,017.

Joseph Pagano

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$127,935

Sub-department: Mechanical Eng/Commission Services
Base pay: $48,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $79,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,935
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $141,902
Extra Pay: $79,485
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Pagano works as a Principal Engineer Electrical for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Mechanical Eng/Commission Services. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $127,935 in 2020.

Joseph Esposito

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$116,651

Sub-department: Electrical Engineering
Base pay: $42,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,651
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $129,741
Extra Pay: $74,364
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Esposito holds the role of Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Electrical Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $116,651.

Mohammad Islam

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$115,803

Sub-department: E&C/Program Operations
Base pay: $115,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,803
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $117,329
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $296
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Mohammad Islam works as a Principal Engineer Electrical for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within E&C/Program Operations. Their status is full-time. Mohammad earned $115,803 in 2017.

Gamal Rizkalla

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$114,850

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $16,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,850
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $139,471
Extra Pay: $98,266
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Gamal Rizkalla works as a Principal Engineer Electrical for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Communications. Their status is full-time. Gamal earned $114,850 in 2022.

Syed Ali

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$75,767

Sub-department: Electrical Engineering
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,767
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $136,996
Extra Pay: $75,767
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Syed Ali works as a Principal Engineer Electrical for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Electrical Engineering. Their status is full-time. Syed earned $75,767 in 2022.

Rajesh Desai

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$67,056

Sub-department: Electrical Engineering
Base pay: $5,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $133,555
Extra Pay: $61,946
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Rajesh Desai holds the role of Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Electrical Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $67,056.

Thomas Thottukadavil

Principal Engineer Electrical/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$486

Sub-department: Electrical Engineering
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $486
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $486
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $126,653
Extra Pay: $486
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Thottukadavil holds the role of Principal Engineer Electrical at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Electrical Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $486.