Project engineer Jobs in New Bedford, MA

Salary : $44.89 - $64.13 Hourly

Location : Everett Storeroom Office Compl

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-20755

Department : MBTA - Vehicle Engineering

Area : 082-Vehicle Engineering (Capital)

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Licenses / Certifications : A valid Driver's License is 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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

Preferred

Substitutions Include

None.

Job Conditions :

Disclaimers and Definitions :

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees :

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to full-time 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 :

Internships :

Internship positions are not eligible for most MBTA Benefits. However, paid sick time may be incurred. Each intern also receives a complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail) to use throughout the duration of their internship. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email [email protected] for more information.

Disclaimer :

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA, which may or may not apply to a specific position. This summary is not a contract andis not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policies and does not establish a binding practice. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email [email protected] for more information.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution?

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

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

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

Please briefly explain your level of proficiency with each of the above software / applications.

Do you have the ability to work any and all shifts and / or locations as assigned or directed?

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

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