Mechanical Engineer

Massachusetts Port Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in Massachusetts is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role demands a technically skilled professional with over 7 years of experience managing complex capital projects. Key responsibilities include project tracking, consultant oversight, and ensuring quality in design and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering and specialized expertise in airfield facility design.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing capital projects of $5M or more.
• Specialized expertise in airfield facility design and construction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Director by tracking capital projects and preparing updates.
• Lead consultant selection and guide consultants to align with project scope.
• Oversee design and construction phases, ensuring safe completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

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The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo and cruise ships safely, efficiently and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.

Massport’s Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department is dedicated to advancing the vision of transforming our industry through groundbreaking approaches, consistently delivering "best-in-class" infrastructure projects that create exceptional value and surpass the expectations of our valued clients and customers. Our Mission is clear: to excel in delivering projects that elevate our customers’ experience by meticulously programming, designing, and constructing safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. By wholeheartedly embracing inclusivity, harnessing the power of technology, and constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, we drive Massport's mission while reshaping the industry with innovative practices.

ABOUT YOU

As a Mechanical Engineer, you are a technically skilled and detail-oriented professional who thrives in complex environments, balancing safety, quality, budget, and efficiency while delivering infrastructure that enhances the customer experience. You lead with confidence and integrity, mentoring others and building strong relationships across departments and stakeholders. You stay calm under pressure, solve problems proactively, and continuously seek better ways to deliver results. Driven by purpose, you align daily decisions with long-term impact, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution to get the job done right.

What you will do:

• Support the Deputy Director by identifying, developing, and tracking capital projects, preparing data-driven updates, and securing internal and external project approvals.
• Lead consultant selection and contracting, prepare RFQs and RFPs, negotiate fees, and guide consultants to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee design and construction phases, monitor quality and progress, manage change orders and BIM deliverables, and ensure projects are safely completed, commissioned, and closed out.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, contribute to environmental reviews, and represent projects through briefings and public presentations.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in construction, Architecture, or Engineering, with 7+ years’ experience, including 6+ years managing complex capital projects of $5M or more.
• Specialized expertise in airfield facility design and construction, with working knowledge of FAA standards for pavements, lighting, signage, and related infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Massachusetts public bidding laws, construction management, budgeting, and software tools including Microsoft Office and Primavera.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, supported by a valid driver’s license and experience navigating public agency project environments.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

What we believe in:

• Work/life balance
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Opportunities for growth
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Protecting the environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Government Administration and Airlines and Aviation

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