Seth Haffner
About Seth Haffner
Seth Haffner is the Deputy Director of Infrastructure, Facilities at MBTA, with extensive experience in engineering and project management across various organizations.
Company
Seth Haffner is currently employed at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). In his role as Deputy Director of Infrastructure, Facilities, Haffner is responsible for overseeing infrastructure and facilities projects. He has been with MBTA since the year 2020, focusing on the maintenance and development of transportation infrastructure in the Greater Boston Area.
Title
Seth Haffner holds the title of Deputy Director of Infrastructure, Facilities at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). His duties include managing the development and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), establishing goals, policies, and priorities for the department, and supporting various operational and planning functions.
Education and Expertise
Seth Haffner earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management in 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, which he completed in 2003. His educational background has equipped him with strong skills in engineering and business management, making him well-suited for his role in infrastructure and facilities management.
Background
Before his current role at MBTA, Seth Haffner accumulated extensive experience in the transportation and engineering sectors. He served as Program Manager at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) from 2015 to 2020 and as an Engineer at The Town of Vienna VA from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, Haffner worked as Project Engineering at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson from 2006 to 2013, as well as a Civil Analyst and Civil Engineer at Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and McCarthy Engineering Associates respectively.
Professional Responsibilities
In his current role at MBTA, Seth Haffner is responsible for the development and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). His tasks include setting goals, policies, and priorities for the department and conducting site inspections to verify the quality of systems and materials. Additionally, Haffner provides technical advice and guidance, reviewing development projects that may impact existing rail systems and facilities, and participates in internal audits to support Infrastructure Engineering and Planning.