Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Salary

$48.08 - $68.69 Hourly

Location

21 Arlington Avenue, Charlestown

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-20226

Department

MBTA - Office of Stations

Area

310-Office of Chief of Stations

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MBTA L105 Technical Engineers

Licenses / Certifications

Please see job description.

Safety Sensitive

No; this is not a Safety Sensitive position.

On-Call or 24/7

No; this position is not classified as on-call or 24/7.

Essential Classification (Emergency Staff)

No; this position is classified as non-essential (during declared States of Emergency).

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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 Stations, Facilities & Structures division oversees the inspections, operations, and maintenance of all MBTA facilities, from stations to office buildings, and structures, such as bridges and tunnels. The Industrial Engineer within our Materials Management team will support the Stations, Facilities & Structures division through the design and optimization of materials management processes, with a strong emphasis on equipment asset management. The Industrial Engineer will develop efficient workflows, planning methods, and control systems that improve how materials, tools, and critical equipment assets are tracked, maintained, and utilized. In addition to strengthening inventory accuracy and standardizing asset controls across trade shops, the Industrial Engineer supports planning for equipment investments and procurements by analyzing operational needs, assessing lifecycle data, and informing long-term asset and material strategies. This work enhances equipment readiness, promotes transparent lifecycle management, and ensures that procurement and capital planning decisions align with operational priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of key equipment in manufacturing facilities, ensuring their condition meets safety standards and that preventative maintenance contracts are managed effectively.
• Develop and/or prepare technical specifications for maintenance contracts.
• Analyze equipment lifecycle data to inform planning for capital investments, replacements, and procurement needs.
• Work closely with operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel to optimize workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve overall efficiency.
• Support asset and inventory management activities, including establishing baseline inventories, validating asset tagging standards, tracking warranties, and ensuring accurate documentation across trade shops.
• Develop and maintain control systems that strengthen material accuracy, traceability, and compliance with departmental standards.
• Evaluate material-related controls, identify gaps, and propose corrective actions to improve consistency and accountability across facilities.
• Map key business processes and identify areas of improvement, simplification, and cost reduction.
• Provide data analysis to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with leadership to capture operational requirements and integrate them into inventory, maintenance, and asset-planning processes.
• Coordinate with leadership to document end-to-end processes and draft related Standard Operating Procedures.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker, in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authority's driven by customer service quality standard.
• Establish and maintain sound union/management relations while upholding the rights and interests of management and adhering to collective bargaining agreements.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and to assist at emergencies, service disruptions, and/or other events as needed.
• Respond, directly or through others, and/or report to work for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.

Supervision

• None

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering from an accredited Engineering Program.
• Three (3) years of industrial engineering experience.
• Effective organizational, analytical, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Experience with planning, operations, engineering, and/or project management.
• Experience working with tools that support planning, such as asset and database management, visualization software, graphic design, simulation tools such as ARENA, and interest in software tools relevant to light manufacturing and operations, such as AUTOCAD, TULIP, and others
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to translate raw data into compelling insights.
• Highly organized, motivated, and have excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders and customers.
• Possession of a valid driver's license without infractions in accordance with MBTA policy.
• Have the ability to operate MBTA Vehicles for the use of traveling to job sites when needed.
• Have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.
• Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year.

Substitutions

• A master's degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Two (2) additional years of Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience in transportation, construction, maintenance, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience in the public sector.

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

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

Which of the following best describes your education and experience?

• A bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering from an accredited Engineering Program with three (3) years of industrial engineering experience?
• A bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering from an accredited Engineering Program with a nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field with two (2) years of industrial engineering experience?
• A masters degree in a related subject with one (1) year of industrial engineering experience?

04

Do you have experience working with tools that support planning, such as asset and database management, visualization software, graphic design, simulation tools such as ARENA, and interest in software tools relevant to light manufacturing and operations, such as AUTOCAD, TULIP, and others?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with planning, operations, engineering, and/or project management?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience in transportation, construction, maintenance, or manufacturing industries?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience in the public sector?

• 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