Project Engineer

Salary: $44.89 - $64.13 Hourly
Location : Greater Boston Area
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-19558
Department: MBTA - Vehicle Engineering
Area: 082-Vehicle Engineering (Capital)
Opening Date: 08/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Licenses / Certifications: None Required
Union Affiliation: L105 Technical Engineers
Safety Sensitive: Yes; this is a Safety Sensitive position. Employees in this role will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
Essential Classification (Emergency Staff): Yes; this position is classified as essential. Employees in this role are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by supervisory personnel during declared States of Emergency.
On-Call or 24/7: Yes; this position is classified as on-call or 24/7. Employees in this role must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as directed by supervisory personnel.
At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA's core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.
Job Summary
The Engineer will be responsible for providing technical assistance to project management for Vehicle Procurement/Quality Assurance for new and overhaul vehicle projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Working knowledge of transit buses, subway cars, and commuter rail coaches and locomotives.
• Participate in the qualification and routine testing of components/vehicles on all transit vehicle types.
• Prepare technical specifications.
• Participate in design review meetings and evaluate the vehicle and all system drawing packages.
• Inspection of all systems/components at vendor or car builder facilities.
• Review drawings, manuals, and test procedures.
• Compilation of data and preparation of detailed test reports.
• Review systems and vehicle modifications.
• Assist in the coordination and planning of testing.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to technical issues.
• Conduct failure analysis of systems/components.
• Complete warranty evaluation and analyses and prepare written reports as needed.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to perform testing, inspection of vehicles, or conduct component level or vehicle investigations.
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authority's customer service quality standard.
Additional responsibilities may include focusing on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Supervision
None
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience and Required Skills
• Two (2) or more years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering in the transportation industry
• Ability to comprehend the operational, mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics of rail transit vehicles
• Effective organizational, analytical, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of e-builder, CAD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Primavera database applications
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce
Preferred
• A Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering in a related field from an accredited institution
• Experience with transit vehicles
• Transit or transit agency vehicle engineering work experience
Substitutions Include
None.
Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (or supervise, if required)
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
3. Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
4. Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
5. Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
6. Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
7. On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
8. Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
9. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or
10. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit

Employment Benefits at the MBTA
The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to employees. Types of benefits offered at the MBTA are subject to the union affiliation / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the position to which you apply. Benefits that may apply to your position include the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life (basic and supplemental), Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Retirement: pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for student loans
• Commuter Choice Parking Program: pre-tax benefits for parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): pre-tax benefits for healthcare-related expenses
• Discounted tickets for concerts, movies, travel / vacation, etc. via TicketsAtWork.com
• Shopping discounts via GovX.com
• Verizon and AT&T service discounts
• And more...

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA. This summary is not a contract andis not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policy and does not establish a binding past practice.
The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• I did not attain a high school diploma or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering in the transportation industry?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to comprehend the operational, mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics of rail transit vehicles?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have knowledge of e-builder, CAD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Primavera database applications?

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly explain your level of proficiency with each of the above software/applications.
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Do you have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any of the below preferred skills or qualifications:A Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering in a related field from an accredited institution?Experience with transit vehicles?Transit or transit agency vehicle engineering work experience?Please briefly explain.
Required Question