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Plan B Climatech

Senior Mechanical Engineer

new york city (manhattan), NY

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About this opportunity

Plan B Climatech lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity in new york city (manhattan), New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer (6 to 10+ years)

Location: New York, NY (Midtown office, hybrid to be confirmed)

Type: Permanent, full time

The role

Our client, an award winning NYC MEP consultancy, is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to head up its mechanical discipline on major commercial and residential projects. You will set technical direction, own key client relationships and build the team around you. This is a leadership hire with a clear route to Associate or Principal.

What you will do

Lead the mechanical discipline across a portfolio of projects from concept to closeout

Own senior client relationships with owners, developers and architects

Set system strategy and design standards: central plant, VRF, heat pumps, energy recovery and electrification

Sign and seal drawings as Engineer of Record

Lead QA/QC across the mechanical team

Manage fees, budgets, resourcing and schedules across multiple projects

Drive decarbonization and Local Law 97 strategies for existing buildings

Lead proposals, fee estimates and client presentations, and help win new work

Hire, mentor and develop engineers and designers

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

6 to 10+ years of HVAC design experience at an MEP consulting firm, ideally in NYC

PE license preferred (New York, or able to obtain NY reciprocity)

Proven track record leading large projects and teams

Expert knowledge of NYC Mechanical Code, ASHRAE standards and NYC Energy Conservation Code

Strong client facing presence and business development experience

Confident with Revit based workflows and load calculation software

Nice to have

LEED AP or Certified Passive House Consultant

Experience with energy modeling, audits and large retrofit or electrification projects

Existing client network across the NYC owner and developer market

What is on offer

Leadership of the mechanical discipline at an award winning firm

Clear route to Associate or Principal

Influence on the firm’s technical direction and growth

Salary:

$130,000 to $160,000 base, up to $165,000 with a PE, plus bonus

Who can apply

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