Transit Systems Engineer: Design, Optimize & Safeguard Rail

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-LLC; New York; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is a professional consulting firm focused on construction inspection, compliance, and transit infrastructure support across public projects. The MTA Engineer role focuses on designing, maintaining, and upgrading mechanical and electrical systems for metropolitan transit operations in the United States.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, and ensure passenger safety while minimizing service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation engineering, preferably in public transit systems.
• Strong knowledge of transit vehicle systems, signaling, and infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and maintain mechanical and electrical components of transit vehicles and infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections and diagnostics to identify and resolve system malfunctions or inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to develop and implement engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and project proposals to support system improvements and upgrades.
• Participate in emergency response and troubleshooting to minimize service interruptions.
• Support capital projects by providing engineering expertise during planning, procurement, and construction phases.

Skills

Transit systems knowledge

Signaling

Infrastructure maintenance

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Transit simulation tools

Job description

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is a professional consulting firm focused on construction inspection, compliance, and transit infrastructure support across public projects. The MTA Engineer role focuses on designing, maintaining, and upgrading mechanical and electrical systems for metropolitan transit operations in the United States.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, and ensure passenger safety while minimizing service