CareerPlan

Mechanical Engineering Design Lead

US | NY | New York - 32 Old SlipFull-time$200k–$260k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead mechanical design and delivery of HVAC and vertical transportation systems for complex rail and transit infrastructure projects in North America.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineering design lead (rail/transit)

Builds

HVAC systems, elevator/vertical transportation systems, and supporting building systems for transit stations, tunnels, and rail facilities

Domain

Infrastructure + Rail/Transit

Required skills

HVAC design, vertical transportation systems design, engineering calculations, airflow modeling, system sizing, performance-based design, code compliance (NFPA, ASHRAE, NYC Building Code), technical team leadership, project management

Preferred skills

PE license, Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience with underground/enclosed infrastructure, experience with major transit agencies (MTA, WMATA)

Technologies

HVAC systems, elevator systems, engineering software for calculations and modeling

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design of HVAC and building systems for transit stations and facilities; 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 standards and codes; Partner with multidisciplinary teams; Provide project management leadership; Mentor engineering staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project management leadership