Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Company

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context

We are expanding our footprint in the Greater NYC Area . Known for our core expertise in rail transit design (Signals, Traction Power, Structural Engineering, and Architecture), we are launching a new billable MEP client practice area . We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Seller/Doer) to lead this expansion. This pivotal role combines high-level building systems design with strategic client development, leveraging our deep, existing relationships with major regional transportation agencies, public housing authorities, and school infrastructure clients.

Missions/Main Duties

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Practice Expansion. Lead the mechanical building systems engineering (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) for complex infrastructure projects, spanning both new construction and major renovations of existing facilities.
• Client & Agency Management. Interface directly with existing clients—including NYCHA, NYC SCA, MTA, and other regional transit agencies —to understand facility requirements, present engineering solutions, and secure new MEP task orders.
• Strategic Pursuits & Proposals. Lead mechanical scope definition, fee estimation, and proposal development for strategic pursuits within the public housing, education, and rail transit sectors.
• Transit Facility & Building Design. Oversee and execute detailed engineering calculations, facility load modeling, and mechanical design for complex environments, including passenger stations, maintenance depots, school buildings, and residential complexes.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Collaborate closely with internal transit full-service teams (signals, traction power, structural, and architecture) to deliver fully integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Technical Documentation. Create, review, and stamp technical documentation, including drawings, design manuals, specifications, and reports, ensuring strict compliance with agency-specific guidelines and codes.
• Mentorship & Leadership. Provide technical guidance, code interpretation, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers as the MEP practice expands.
• Field Investigations. Conduct site assessments and field investigations within active rail environments, public schools, and housing complexes to support renovation and state-of-good-repair projects.
• Project & Resource Management. Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning to ensure profitable, timely, and compliant delivery of public sector contracts.

Profile/Skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Licensure -Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration in New York and/or New Jersey is required, with the ability to quickly obtain reciprocity in the adjacent state if needed.
• Industry Experience - Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering role focused on build