Senior Deputy Director, Mechanical & Facility Engineering

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority seeks a Deputy Director of Mechanical and Facility Engineering to lead planning, design, construction, and maintenance of systems across MBTA stations, buildings, and infrastructure.

The role directs multidisciplinary teams for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, energy management, and other critical building systems, ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and sustainability goals. The position also oversees budgets and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• PE license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to obtain.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Two or more years in a supervisory capacity.
• Expertise in HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and mechanical systems for large facilities or transit infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for mechanical and facility engineering functions supporting MBTA assets.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of plans, designs, specifications, and standards for capital and maintenance projects.
• Direct and coordinate the work of professional staff and consultants to ensure timely delivery within budgets and schedules.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate engineers and technical personnel and support professional development.
• Review and approve design submissions and calculations for compliance with MBTA standards.
• Serve as primary technical advisor to the Director of Engineering and Support.
• Coordinate with MBTA departments, state agencies, and external partners on initiatives.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and reliability programs for lifecycle management of mechanical systems.
• Evaluate capital needs, prepare cost estimates, and support engineering budgets.
• Manage procurement activities for design and construction services.
• Lead investigations and studies addressing operational challenges and new technologies.
• Ensure work complies with codes, safety, and environmental regulations; promote sustainability.
• Represent the department in meetings and coordination efforts; act as Director in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority seeks a Deputy Director of Mechanical and Facility Engineering to lead planning, design, construction, and maintenance of systems across MBTA stations, buildings, and infrastructure.

The role directs multidisciplinary teams for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, energy management, and other critical building systems, ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and sustainability goals. The position also oversees budgets and procurement.