About the Role
TYLin's Rail + Transit team is expanding in New York City, and we’re seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer passionate about mechanical design for transit infrastructure. This role is ideal for a licensed PE with 5 - 10 years of experience who wants to design innovative HVAC and tunnel ventilation systems for complex transit projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design of transit stations, tunnels, and maintenance facilities, focusing on HVAC, tunnel ventilation, and related systems.
- Develop contract drawings, specifications, and technical reports for project deliverables.
- Perform engineering calculations and system modeling to optimize performance, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
- Ensure designs comply with NFPA, ASHRAE, NYC building codes, and other relevant standards.
- Collaborate with architects, structural, and electrical engineers to deliver fully integrated designs.
- Participate in design reviews, QA/QC processes, and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s a plus).
- PE license required in New York (or eligible for reciprocity).
- 5–10 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in rail, transit, or complex urban building systems.
- Expertise in HVAC and tunnel ventilation system design.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality design packages on schedule.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA, ASHRAE, NYC building codes, and industry best practices.
- Excellent technical judgment, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Skills
- HVAC design
- Tunnel ventilation system design
- Mechanical design
- Engineering calculations
- System modeling
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-10 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Master's degree a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $95,200-$142,800 annually
Benefits
- Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- Continuing education benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
About the Company
- TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market.
- With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity.
- Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems.
- We provide people with better mobility.
- We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- 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.
