Principal Mechanical Engineer - Rail and Transit Leader

Global Infrastructure; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TYLin's Rail + Transit team seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery of HVAC, tunnel ventilation, and vertical transportation systems for North American transit infrastructure.

This senior role combines technical leadership with project management, overseeing design packages, calculations, and QA/QC while coordinating with architects, structural, electrical, and life-safety teams. A PE license is strongly preferred and 15+ years in rail or complex facilities are expected.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in rail, transit, or complex facilities.
• Deep expertise in HVAC and tunnel ventilation design for underground/infrastructure.
• Experience leading elevator/vertical transportation design for transit projects.
• Strong knowledge of life safety requirements and transit design criteria.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage design deliverables on major capital programs.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills (MTA and other agencies).
• PE license strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the mechanical design of HVAC, tunnel ventilation, smoke control, and supporting building systems for transit stations, tunnels, and rail facilities.
• Serve as a technical authority for vertical transportation systems, including elevators and accessibility systems.
• Manage design packages from concept through final design, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Oversee engineering calculations, airflow modeling, system sizing, and performance-based design.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, ASHRAE, NYC Building Code, and transit authority requirements.
• Partner with architects, structural, electrical, fire/life safety, and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide project management leadership, supporting schedules, budgets, and client interface.
• Mentor mechanical staff and grow TYLin’s capabilities within Rail + Transit.
• Participate in design reviews, QA/QC, and technical decision-making.

Conocimientos

HVAC design

Tunnel ventilation

Vertical transportation

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Life safety standards

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

TYLin's Rail + Transit team seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery of HVAC, tunnel ventilation, and vertical transportation systems for North American transit infrastructure.

This senior role combines technical leadership with project management, overseeing design packages, calculations, and QA/QC while coordinating with architects, structural, electrical, and life-safety teams. A PE license is strongly preferred and 15+ years in rail or complex facilities are expected.