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Engineer (Entry Level), Vehicle Maintenance

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Job Location:

South Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100006 - 142875

Posted: 29 August 2026 (13 days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

: 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. MBTAs 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 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 MBTAs 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 employees 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 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 diverseworkforce 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 Numberprior 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 applicants 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 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 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 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 or .
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 / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat 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-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.