Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rail & Transit
Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Rail & Transit Facilities
Confidential client | National engineering consultancy | Hybrid (Washington, DC Metro)
The Opportunity
A nationally respected, multi‑discipline engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) to support complex rail and transit facilities across the U.S. This team delivers resilient, code‑driven mechanical systems for some of the most demanding transportation environments-stations, tunnels, yards, and enclosed/underground facilities.
This is a hands‑on senior technical role with design ownership, real influence over system concepts, and the chance to mentor junior engineers while staying close to production work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design HVAC systems for rail and transit environments, including tunnel and platform ventilation, smoke control, emergency ventilation, and enclosed spaces
- Engineer plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, storm, sump, and specialty systems) for transit facilities
- Design and coordinate fire protection systems (sprinkler, standpipe, fire pumps, suppression systems) aligned with life‑safety requirements
- Perform mechanical calculations, load analyses, equipment sizing, and energy modeling inputs
- Define control narratives, sequences of operation, and operating modes for mechanical systems
- Produce technical specifications, equipment schedules, and material selections
- Prepare detailed design drawings and calculations using Revit (MEP), AutoCAD, and industry tools (e.g., Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, fire protection software)
- Review contractor submittals, respond to RFIs, and provide construction‑phase technical support
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, electrical, and communications disciplines
- Support PMs with budgets, cost estimates, schedules, proposals, and client presentations
- Provide informal technical direction and mentorship to designers and junior engineers
What We're Looking For
Required
- PE license
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of mechanical design experience within consulting engineering
- Experience leading design tasks and coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams
- Strong working knowledge of IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable local codes
- Proficiency in Revit (MEP) and common mechanical analysis tools
- Comfortable working directly with clients, contractors, and vendors
Why This Role
- High‑impact work on rail and transit infrastructure that directly affects public safety and mobility
- Strong technical culture with an emphasis on design quality, reliability, and constructability
- Senior role that stays hands‑on, not diluted into pure management
- Hybrid flexibility with a stable, long‑term project backlog
Location / Work Model
- Hybrid role based in Washington, DC (20003 area)
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