Senior Engineer - HVAC

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.
• Cook up 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.
• Aid the Superintendent GCT Maintenance in preparing the department’s annual budget and equipment planning.
• 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

• 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.
• Prominent 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 of hire.
• Strong knowledge of safety rules and regulations to promote a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of BACnet, BMS Design and building automation-based products.
• Must have the ability to commission variable frequency drives (VFD).
• Strong knowledge with mechanical programming.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or comparable applications.
• Available to be on call 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
• Valid Driver’s license.

The Following Is/are Preferred

• Familiarity with the various craft collective bargaining agreements for personnel in GCT.
• Thorough knowledge of GCT physical characteristics including exits, stairways, elevators, escalators, etc.
• Working knowledge of Metro-North’s safety programs / policies.
• Knowledge of Grand Central Terminal building automation and HVAC mechanical infrastructure, including repair, rehabilitation and construction and the material and equipment associated with this work.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing building operations and/or construction activities.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience managing a diverse workforce and/or projects.

The Following Is/are Preferred

• Experience managing a unionized workforce.