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.
