Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rail & Transit Systems

T.Y. Lin International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive medical coverage

Disability and life insurance coverage

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Job summary

TYLin’s Rail + Transit team is expanding, and we are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical systems for complex transit infrastructure projects in North America.

This is a senior technical and project management leadership role focused on HVAC, tunnel ventilation, and elevator/vertical transportation systems supporting MTA stations, tunnels, and transit facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, ideally in rail or transit environments.
• Deep expertise in HVAC and tunnel ventilation design for underground facilities.
• Experience leading elevator/vertical transportation design for stations and facilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HVAC design

Tunnel ventilation

Vertical transportation

Project leadership

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Job description

TYLin’s Rail + Transit team is expanding, and we are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical systems for complex transit infrastructure projects in North America.

This is a senior technical and project management leadership role focused on HVAC, tunnel ventilation, and elevator/vertical transportation systems supporting MTA stations, tunnels, and transit facilities.