Chief Mechanical Engineer, Rail + Transit
Core
Lead the design and delivery of mechanical systems for complex rail and transit infrastructure projects, focusing on HVAC, tunnel ventilation, and vertical transportation.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Mechanical Engineer (Rail + Transit)
Builds
Mechanical design packages for MTA stations, tunnels, and transit facilities
Domain
Infrastructure + Rail/Transit Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC design, tunnel ventilation design, vertical transportation systems, engineering calculations, airflow modeling, system sizing, code compliance (NFPA, ASHRAE, NYC Building Code), technical leadership, project management
Preferred skills
PE license, Master's in Mechanical Engineering, experience with major transit agencies (MTA, Amtrak, WMATA)
Technologies
HVAC systems, tunnel ventilation systems, elevator/vertical transportation systems
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design of HVAC and ventilation for transit stations and tunnels; Serve as technical authority for vertical transportation systems; Manage design packages from concept through final design; Oversee engineering calculations and performance-based design; Ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes; Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions; Provide project management leadership including schedule and budget support; Mentor and develop mechanical engineering staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project management leadership
