Engineer (Entry Level), Vehicle Maintenance

Engineer (Entry Level), Vehicle Maintenance

Salary

$100,006.40 - $142,875.20 Annually

Location

275 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-20142

Department

MBTA - Rail Maintenance

Area

432-Cabot Maintenance

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MBTA L105 Technical Engineers

Licenses / Certifications

Please see job description.

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 supervisor personnel.

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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, sustainability, culture, and accessibility, 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 provide technical and engineering support to Vehicle Maintenance Department, including Everett, Rail Maintenance, and/or Bus Maintenance. The position will participate as a key member of project management teams responsible for the maintenance, procurement, testing, modification, and overhaul of new and existing vehicles, systems, and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications for vehicles, systems, components, equipment, and related maintenance activities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, inspections, project reviews, and other engineering evaluations.
• Inspect major systems, components, vehicles, and equipment at vendor, manufacturer, car builder, or MBTA facilities.
• Review engineering drawings, manuals, test procedures, technical documentation, specifications, and proposed modifications.
• Participate in the testing, inspection, troubleshooting, commissioning, and acceptance of vehicles, systems, components, and equipment.
• Assist with planning and coordinating testing, inspections, warranty reviews, technical evaluations, and related project activities.
• Investigate and assist in resolving technical issues, defects, failures, and operational concerns.
• Conduct failure analyses of systems, components, vehicles, and equipment, and document findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Perform warranty evaluations and prepare supporting analyses, findings, and documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, findings, recommendations, correspondence, and other documentation as required.
• Remain current with the MBTA's Safety Management System Plan and fulfill all safety responsibilities associated with the position.
• Drive an MBTA or personal vehicle, as authorized, to inspect work sites, vendor locations, facilities, vehicles, systems, and equipment.
• Support investigations involving derailments, major system failures, emergencies, safety events, and other incidents that may affect revenue service.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, vendors, contractors, coworkers, and other stakeholders in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Adhere to all Authority rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation requirements.
• Protect the rights and interests of the Authority while developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Staff the Operations Control Center Vehicle Maintenance desk as assigned, providing technical support, coordination, communication, and incident response for vehicle maintenance issues, service disruptions, emergencies, and other operational needs.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.
• Additional Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the employee's department, mode, or work location. Refer to the applicable departmental or location-specific addendum for supplemental duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Zero (0) to three (3) years of engineering experience.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Ability to analyze electrical circuits, parameters, components, and related failure mechanisms.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical components and their interaction with rail transit vehicles, systems, and equipment.
• Knowledge of real-time networks, including network communication theory, testing, design, and applications.
• Ability to understand electrical, operational, and mechanical characteristics of rail transit vehicles and related systems.
• Effective organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, mainframe systems, and/or database applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulatory agencies, community organizations, vendors, internal departments, and other stakeholders on technical and sensitive matters.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous, professional, and responsive experience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Three (3) years or more of engineering experience.
• Experience working with transit vehicles, vehicle systems, fleet equipment, or related transportation systems.
• Experience with network-control, vehicle-communication, diagnostic, or real-time monitoring systems.
• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Substitutions

None

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce 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 current student or 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 / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including 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.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

• 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.
• Application Completion: It is each applicant's responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
• Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
• 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.
• Work Eligibility: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted basis. The MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However, if you have unrestricted work authorization, or are sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply. Further, all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• 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.
• Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
• 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.
• 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.
• ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or hradaaa@mbta.com.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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 mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.
• Intern / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship or co-op at the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass, based on the city from which the intern / co-op commutes to work, at no cost. However, no additional benefits are currently offered for interns or co-ops.

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees:

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages. 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), and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Retirement: Pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail)
• 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...

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 and is 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 hrstaffing@mbta.com for more information.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree
• Did not obtain a High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

02

Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of engineering experience do you have?

• 0- to less than 3
• 3- to less than 5
• 5- to less than 7
• 7- to less than 9
• 9+

04

Do you have the ability to analyze electrical circuits, parameters, components, and related failure mechanisms?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical components and their interaction with rail transit vehicles, systems, and equipment?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

07

Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Address 10 Park Plaza

Boston, Massachusetts, 02116

Phone (617) 222-3200

Website https://www.mbta.com