Job SummaryTYLin's Rail + Transit team is expanding, and we are seeking a Chief Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical systems for some of the most 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.
If you are passionate about mechanical design excellence, solving high-stakes engineering challenges in underground and urban environments, this is an opportunity to shape the next generation of rail and transit systems.
Responsibilities & QualificationsWhat You'll DoAs a Chief Mechanical Engineer, you will provide both
technical leadership and project oversight across multidisciplinary design teams delivering critical station and facility infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the mechanical design of HVAC, ventilation, and supporting building systems for transit stations, tunnels, and rail facilities.
- Serve as a technical authority for vertical transportation systems, including elevators and related station accessibility systems.
- Manage design packages from concept through final design, including drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.
- Oversee engineering calculations, airflow modeling, system sizing, and performance-based design approaches.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes, including NFPA, ASHRAE, NYC Building Code, and transit authority requirements.
- Partner closely with architects, structural, electrical, fire/life safety, and systems teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
- Provide project management leadership, supporting schedules, budgets, technical coordination, and client interface.
- Mentor and develop mechanical engineering staff, helping grow TYLin's mechanical design capability within Rail + Transit.
- Participate in design reviews, QA/QC processes, and technical decision-making throughout project delivery.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
- 15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, ideally within rail, transit, or complex facility environments.
- Deep expertise in HVAC and tunnel ventilation design for underground or enclosed infrastructure.
- Experience supporting or leading elevator/vertical transportation design for station and facility projects.
- Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, life safety requirements, and transit agency design criteria.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage design deliverables on major capital infrastructure programs.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients such as the MTA, Amtrak, WMATA and other major transit agencies.
- PE license strongly preferred.
Additional InformationTYLin is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $175,000 - $230,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
