Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Design (Mid-Level)
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid Work Model)
Sector: Building Services | Infrastructure | MEP Consulting
The Opportunity
An award-winning MEP consulting firm is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Level) to join its growing team in New York City. The role offers the opportunity to lead design projects across diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, corporate workplaces, cultural institutions, and large-scale infrastructure upgrades. This is a highly collaborative environment that values both technical excellence and diversity in leadership.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical skills in HVAC design, solid project management capabilities, and excellent communication and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams. Prior experience working with sophisticated building systems is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical (HVAC) engineering design on projects across multiple sectors.
- Establish design criteria from proposals, conduct detailed field surveys, document existing building conditions, and prepare load calculations and Basis of Design documents.
- Develop complete contract documents, including equipment room layouts, ductwork systems, piping distribution, equipment selection, and technical specifications.
- Review shop drawings, respond to contractor RFIs, manage change orders, perform site inspections, and generate punch lists with limited supervision to ensure design intent is executed accurately.
- Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams, proactively resolving design coordination issues.
- Assist in project scheduling, resource planning, and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Engage directly with clients and project stakeholders, representing the firm in a professional manner.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
- 4-6 years of experience in HVAC design within consulting engineering.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for MEP design.
- Solid knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 211, NYC Building Code, LEED, NYC ECC).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of documentation requirements for all project phases (SD, DD, CD, and specifications).
- Ability to coordinate closely with other disciplines and manage multi-trade design integration.
What's on Offer
- Highly collaborative, inclusive work culture with strong mentorship and career growth opportunities.
- Hybrid work model (flexibility to work in-office and remotely).
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual professional development reimbursement
- Summer Fridays
- Team retreats, Lunch & Learns, and company social events
Schedule
- Full-time role.
- Monday to Friday; 8-hour shifts.
- Work Location: In-office (hybrid flexibility available).