Chief Mechanical Engineer, Rail + Transit

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 3000 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.

TYLins 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.

What Youll Do

As 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 TYLins mechanical design capability within Rail Transit.

• Participate in design reviews QA/QC processes and technical decision-making throughout project delivery.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters 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.

TYLin is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment we haveprovidedthe base compensation range of$175000 - $230000annually for this position and local recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills experienceeducationand competencies to the table that will be reflected in our 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.

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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.

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 company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.