Senior Engineer - HVAC

### Description *Position at Metro-North Railroad* | Job Title: Senior Engineer – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | Department: Stations Operation | | --- | --- | | MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad | Primary Location(s): New York, NY | | Salary Range: $105,082 - $131,352 | Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive/DOT Regulated | | Union Affiliation: Non-Agreement | Closing Date (if applicable): Until Filled | | Shift (if applicable): 8am – 4pm | Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable | | Other: Not Telework eligible | | JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for managing and maintaining Grand Central Terminal’s (GCT) infrastructure, with a focus on building automation and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Oversees mechanical activities and leads long-term planning to ensure safety, efficiency, and improved customer experience. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Manages labor, materials, and equipment for building automation, inspection, and HVAC maintenance at GCT. Establishes performance goals and operating procedures for related maintenance and construction activities. - Provide day-to-day management of the inspection and maintenance, repair work in GCT involving Building Management Systems (BMS) technicians, vent cleaners, HVAC mechanics and machinists. - Evaluate and optimize BMS (Building Management System) performance for improved efficiency and energy savings. Support system testing, programming and commissioning. Maintain and upgrade GCT’s BMS, ensuring integration with other control systems. Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with C&D and Finance teams on long-term planning and development efforts, including the Metro-North 20 Year Needs Assessment. - Coordinate and execute upgrade and repair plans by scheduling in-house construction activities and preparing estimates in collaboration with internal departments and external contractors. Define work scopes based on field conditions and manage craft labor deployment, prioritizing and adjusting schedules to meet project timelines. - Support Metro-North’s safety program by enforcing safety policies for personnel working in GCT and the train shed. Review operational documents, including logs, budgets, production, payroll reports, etc. and provided status updates to the Deputy Director. - Assist the Superintendent GCT Maintenance in preparing the department’s annual budget and equipment planning. Develop staff and support work group to expand system knowledge, reduce operational costs and meet evolving improvements needs within GCT. - Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and mechanical diagrams, schematics and HVAC layouts. - Demonstrated knowledge of Building Management System (BMS) used to monitor and manage the mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical services in GCT. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations and make timely, effective decisions. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Proven ability to develop and write detailed specifications for material, services and supplies. - Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematics and to prepare material take-offs, as well as perform field design work when required. - Strong project management, forecasting and coordination skills with a focus on quality control, quality assurance, and meeting deadlines. - Strong leadership abilities with a focus on promoting teamwork and guiding effective workforce collaboration. - Strong interpersonal skills to interact with internal departments, city, state and federal agencies. - Must become roadway worker within six (6) months o…