Mechanical Engineering Design Lead
About The Position
TYLin is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Design Lead for its expanding Rail + Transit team. This senior technical and project management leadership role will lead the design and delivery of mechanical systems for complex transit infrastructure projects in North America, with an initial focus on HVAC and elevator/vertical transportation systems for MTA stations and transit facilities. The role is anchored in the New York/MTA market and may expand to support major transit programs in other U.S. regions. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and project oversight across multidisciplinary teams delivering station and facility infrastructure. They will manage mechanical design packages from concept through final design, coordinate closely with other disciplines and clients, and contribute to the growth of TYLin’s mechanical design capability within Rail + Transit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience.
- Deep expertise in HVAC and 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, WMATA, or similar major transit agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in rail, transit, or complex facility environments.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design of HVAC 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.
- Coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical, fire/life safety, and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Provide project management leadership for schedules, budgets, technical coordination, and client interface.
- Mentor and develop mechanical engineering staff and help grow TYLin’s mechanical design capability within Rail + Transit.
- Participate in design reviews, QA/QC processes, and technical decision-making throughout project delivery.
Benefits
- Extensive medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
- Continuing education benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
