Mechanical Engineering Design Lead

TYLin

. Lead the mechanical design of HVAC and supporting building systems for transit stations, tunnels, and rail facilities .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC design and vertical transportation systems, with a strong focus on compliance with engineering standards and codes. Proven leadership in managing design packages and mentoring engineering teams within transit and complex facility environments.

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HVAC DesignVertical Transportation SystemsProject Management LeadershipMechanical EngineeringPE License

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignEngineering CalculationsAirflow ModelingSystem SizingPerformance-Based DesignDesign Package ManagementTechnical CoordinationQA/QC ProcessesDesign ReviewsLife Safety Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringClient InterfaceTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Transit StationsTunnelsRail FacilitiesNFPAASHRAENYC Building CodeTransit Authority RequirementsComplex Facility EnvironmentsMajor Capital Infrastructure ProgramsMTA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Airflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the 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
Partner with architects, structural, electrical, fire/life safety, and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions
Provide project management leadership, supporting schedules, budgets, technical coordination, and client interface
Mentor and develop mechanical engineering staff
Participate in design reviews, QA/QC processes, and technical decision-making throughout project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience
Experience ideally within rail, transit, or complex facility environments
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
PE license strongly preferred
Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting career development opportunities
Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
Continuing education benefits
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions