Senior Mechanical Engineer
Can work from either location: New York, NY ( Manhattan ); Long Island, NY
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Company name will be disclosed on a call. Relocation assistance provided.
Looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in a brand-new Manhattan office, to lead the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare-focused mechanical systems—including HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection. In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients and multi-discipline teams to develop code-compliant, high-performing solutions that support safe, efficient, and resilient facilities.
Principal Responsibilities
- Lead the design of healthcare mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) from concept through construction
- Serve as a technical leader for project execution, coordination, and delivery across internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes, improve constructability, and support integrated design outcomes
- Support client communication and technical decision-making throughout project development
- Guide quality control efforts and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and Company practices
- Provide construction administration support, including responses to RFIs/submittals and field observations as needed
- Mentor and support the growth of engineering staff through technical guidance and project leadership
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 14+ years of experience
- Mastery of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
- Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
- Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills
- Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
- Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays
Why Join Us The company puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.
Mechanical Engineering - Healthcare Team Highlights
- Design HVAC systems, central plants, building automation and controls, and energy recovery solutions.
- Use lifecycle analysis, rapid energy modeling, and sustainable design practices to support occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and reduced energy consumption.
- Deliver innovative, high-performance mechanical designs for complex facilities, including hospitals.
- Contribute to award-winning energy-efficient HVAC design work recognized through ASHRAE Technology Awards.
- Support healthcare projects such as Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care and Radiology and Brooklyn Hospital Center Emergency Department Expansion.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have at least 14 years of experience
- Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (PE) (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manhattan, NY 10008
