Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer with experience in transit and infrastructure design to support major capital projects for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) agencies including NYCT, LIRR, and Metro-North and/or local agencies.

This is a 100% design-focused role supporting mechanical system design for stations, tunnels, substations, and ancillary transit facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical capabilities, experience working within MTA standards or local agencies, and the ability to independently produce and coordinate design packages.

• Perform mechanical design for transit infrastructure projects, including:
  • Platforms, Equipment rooms, substations, and ancillary facilities
• Develop design drawings, calculations, and specifications in accordance with MTA standards and codes
• Prepare documents, reports, and engineering studies
• Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, and structural disciplines
• Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support design-build and design-bid-build project delivery
• Conduct field investigations, site surveys, and condition assessments
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction support (limited; design-focused role)
• Ensure compliance with:
  • NYC Building Code and applicable codes
  • NFPA standards
  • MTA design criteria and specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 4–8 years of experience in mechanical design (MEP / transit / infrastructure preferred)
• Experience with Micro Station. Ability to draft work.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles
• Experience with software and preparing design calculations, plans, and specifications
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned design tasks
• Ability to work nights occasionally.

• Experience with MTA or Facility based agencies (SCA, BCAS, PANYNJ, CUNY, NYCT, LIRR, Metro-North)
• Familiarity with facility/transit-specific systems (facilities, tunnel ventilation, fan plants, emergency ventilation)
• EIT certification preferred; PE license or on track preferred
• Experience with Micro Station (Bentley) for MTA projects

• Ability to own and deliver design packages with minimal supervision
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Understanding of complex, constrained environments (existing transit systems)
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and code compliance

• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
• Exposure to complex, large-scale engineering challenges
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Clear path for technical and professional growth (PE support)