Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer We design the mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and security systems that keep New York’s most demanding buildings running. As a Mechanical Engineer you will own HVAC, plumbing, and energy systems from concept through construction, delivering code-compliant, high-performance designs that protect occupants and owners. Your work directly determines whether projects open on time, stay within budget, and meet the city’s strictest standards. Performance Objectives • Produce complete mechanical construction documents (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection coordination) for at least three mid-to-large commercial or institutional projects per year that pass NYC DOB and FDNY review on first or second submission. • Deliver coordinated BIM models and calculations that reduce RFIs and change orders by 20 % versus project baseline while meeting LEED or equivalent energy targets. • Lead weekly coordination meetings with electrical, fire protection, and architectural teams so that 95 % of clashes are resolved before 50 % CD issuance. • Mentor junior designers on load calculations, duct and pipe sizing, and NYC Mechanical Code so they independently produce accurate drawings within six months. • Close out projects with as-built documentation and owner training that achieve 100 % punch-list completion within 30 days of substantial completion. Environment & Resources You report to a Principal Mechanical Engineer and work inside a 51–200 person multi-discipline studio in New York. You will have Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, and TRACE software, access to in-house electrical and fire-protection specialists, and a project budget that includes site visits and code-consultant support. The firm’s early-stage, privately held culture values rapid technical decisions over layers of approval. Essential Qualifications • PE license (NY preferred) or ability to obtain within 12 months, plus 4+ years producing HVAC and plumbing CDs for occupied buildings. • Proven record of NYC DOB filings and coordination with FDNY for systems over 50 tons or 50,000 cfm. • Hands-on Revit MEP modeling that has been issued for construction without major clash-detection rework. • Ability to run load, energy, and life-cycle calculations that have been accepted by owners and code officials. • Clear written and verbal communication that has reduced RFIs on at least two completed projects. Role Selling Points • Direct influence on iconic NYC buildings rather than remote production work. • Immediate access to principals and other disciplines—no siloed “MEP department.” • Opportunity to shape early-stage firm processes while still delivering high-volume, high-stakes work. • Visible career path from project engineer to associate in a privately held, growing practice. If you want your designs to keep New York running, send your résumé and a one-page project example that shows how you solved a tough mechanical coordination problem. We review every qualified application within five business days.