Mechanical Engineer - Public Transit Specialty

Transit Facility Design Engineer

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach.

If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Join our Transit team and help design the mechanical systems and specialized equipment that keep public transportation facilities operating. You will contribute to HVAC, vehicle maintenance equipment, fueling infrastructure, and process system design for new and existing transit facilities while working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary design teams. This position is open in our Williamsville, NY office.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the design of specialized vehicle maintenance systems, including vehicle lifts, bus washes, fueling systems, and maintenance equipment.
• Design HVAC systems for new and existing transit facilities, including air-side and hydronic systems.
• Design process piping systems that distribute fluids such as engine oil, coolant, grease, compressed air, and other vehicle service fluids.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment selection, and system layout development.
• Prepare drawings, reports, and other design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase support.
• Communicate with project teammates, equipment manufacturers, and vendors.
• Contribute to multiple projects while developing technical and professional skills within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively within a project team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with Revit design software preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical calculations, equipment selection, or technical writing preferred.
• Engineer in Training certification or interest in pursuing professional licensure preferred.

What You Will Gain:

• Exposure to specialized transit facility design that extends beyond conventional building systems.
• Experience with HVAC, vehicle maintenance equipment, fueling infrastructure, and process piping.
• Opportunities to participate in projects from design through construction.
• Mentorship from engineers and project managers experienced in transit facility design.
• Experience coordinating with multiple engineering and architectural disciplines.

What We Offer:

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
• Hybrid work policy
• Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401k match
• PTO
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $66,000 - $70,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates' relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.