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About the Role
TYLin's Rail + Transit team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design of high-performance mechanical systems for complex transit infrastructure projects. This role focuses on HVAC, tunnel ventilation, smoke control, and vertical transportation systems for MTA stations, tunnels, and transit facilities.
Responsibilities
- Support the mechanical design of HVAC, tunnel ventilation, and smoke control systems for underground stations, tunnels, and transit facilities.
- Contribute to the design and coordination of vertical transportation systems, including elevators and accessibility-related infrastructure.
- Prepare contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation for multidisciplinary transit projects.
- Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and airflow/system modeling to support safe and efficient designs.
- Apply relevant codes and standards including NFPA, ASHRAE, and local building and transit authority requirements.
- Collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, electrical teams, and fire/life safety specialists to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Participate in QA/QC reviews and support design excellence throughout project delivery.
- Assist in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, contributing to a culture of learning and technical growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s a plus).
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally in rail, transit, tunnels, or complex building systems.
- Strong technical expertise in HVAC and ventilation design, particularly for enclosed or underground environments.
- Exposure to elevator or vertical transportation systems is beneficial.
- Working knowledge of key engineering standards, life safety requirements, and transit-related design criteria.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality design deliverables with strong attention to detail.
- A collaborative mindset and pride in contributing to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- PE license preferred or in progress.
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- HVAC design
- Ventilation design
- Tunnel ventilation
- Smoke control systems
- Vertical transportation systems
- Elevator design
- Engineering calculations
- Equipment sizing
- Airflow modeling
- System modeling
- NFPA
- ASHRAE
- Collaboration
- Design excellence
Location
- New York region
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 - $160,000 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.
- At TYLin, you’ll contribute to signature rail and transit projects that enhance mobility, accessibility, and safety for millions of riders.
- You’ll join a supportive, people-first culture that values design excellence, mentorship, and long-term career development.
- This is an opportunity to grow your expertise within a highly respected Rail + Transit team while working on meaningful infrastructure that shapes the future of our cities.
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.