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Mechanical Engineer Series (Buses) - PE License Required

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Brooklyn, NYJob$85–139K/yrPosted 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$85–139K/yr
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State PE License

Job overview

The Mechanical Engineer Series supports design and construction or rehabilitation of bus depots and related mechanical systems. Work includes industrial building systems, equipment inspection and troubleshooting, construction documentation, and coordination with vendors and contractors. Assistant Mechanical Engineers also support bus structure and air systems, conduct investigations, maintain technical drawings, and prepare specifications and quantity estimates. The posting covers Mechanical Engineer levels I through III.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering PrinciplesVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNFPA CodesLocal CodesState RegulationsCAD SoftwareBentley MicroStationMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

New York State PE LicenseFour Years Mechanical Engineering ExperienceOne Year Complex Project ExperienceMaster's in Mechanical Engineering

Full job description

Mechanical Engineer Series (Buses) - PE License Required

Job ID: 16719

Business Unit: MABSTOA

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Description

Job Summary

Title: Mechanical Engineer Series

Authority: TA/OA/MTA Bus

Department: Regional Bus Company

Division/Unit: Facilities

Hours: As required

Location: East New York – 25 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Reporting Manager (if Applicable): Director

Deadline (if Applicable):

Compensation\Authority - Union OA - Non Rep MTA BC - Non Rep/TWU

Mechanical Engineer I $84,837 - 106,843 $84,837 - $106,843 (Non-Rep)

Mechanical Engineer II $100,864 - 121,852 $105,205 - $127,098 (TWU)

Mechanical Engineer III $112,829 - 133,02 $117,686 - $138,744 (TWU)

Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and supervision of construction/rehabilitation of bus depots including systems such as HVAC, Building Management Systems, Bulk Fluid Systems, Diesel &CNG Fueling Systems, Bus Washers, Vehicle Lifts, Oil Water Separators, Plumbing, Boilers, Air Compressors, Roll-up Doors, and various mechanical equipment systems. Design and installation of major industrial building systems such as heat recovery units, air conditioning, air handling units, boilers, heating and hot water systems utilizing natural gas, fuel oil or both. Inspect equipment and materials for acceptance and troubleshoot all HVAC related equipment. Prepare construction documents including drawings and technical specifications; Document all work and communicate with vendors and contractors. Knowledge of all applicable NFPA, local codes and state regulations. Knowledge in CAD Programs such as Bentley Micro Station and Microsoft Office. The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will provide support to and assist Mechanical Engineers with all functions related to bus structure and air systems, including undercarriage, bulkhead, axle, engine, transmission, interlock, compressor, cooling, HVAC, wheelchair, etc. Engage in research, investigation, studies or examinations related to bus functions, parts and components to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Create and maintain technical drawings using CAD software. Write specifications and prepare estimate of quantities. Participate in other related mechanical engineering work as required.

Desired Skills:

  • Must have knowledge of engineering principles applied to equipment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of all applicable NFPA, local codes and state regulations.

  • Proficiency in CAD Software and computer programs such as Bentley Micro Station and Microsoft Office

Education and Experience

Mechanical Engineer I

  • A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and four years of full‐time experience in mechanical engineering. Master's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full‐time experience in mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineer II & III

  • In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal (http://www.mymta.info/) . You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employment

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,738 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–139K/yr
  • New York median$94–130K/yr224 salary ranges
  • US median$106–160K/yr4,666 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $112K, is 3% below the New York median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 311 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in New York and 7,738 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,436 postings).
Education
5,283 of the 7,738 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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