Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and delivery of complex HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a wide variety of building projects. This role combines hands-on technical design, project management, team leadership, and client-facing responsibilities within a collaborative, full-service design/build environment. The position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects from concept through completion while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to business development efforts.

Responsibilities

+ Lead the design of HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and controls, for a variety of project types across public and private sectors.

+ Perform detailed heating and cooling load calculations to ensure HVAC systems operate efficiently and comply with industry standards.

+ Design all aspects of HVAC systems, including cooling plants, chillers, heating plants, pumping systems, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.

+ Oversee multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

+ Manage and mentor a team of junior engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting performance evaluations, supporting professional development, and assigning project hours.

+ Handle project budgeting and scheduling responsibilities to keep projects on track and within scope.

+ Conduct site visits and inspections as needed to review existing conditions, monitor installation progress, and support project commissioning.

+ Participate in the design of fire protection and plumbing systems as part of broader building systems design.

+ Engage in business development activities, including attending client meetings, contributing to proposal development, and delivering sales presentations to secure new projects.

+ Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and national building codes, ASHRAE standards, and applicable energy efficiency regulations.

+ Collaborate closely with in-house architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to integrate HVAC and MEP solutions into overall building designs.

+ Use AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, and HVAC modeling tools to develop system layouts, calculations, and detailed specifications.

+ Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings, and reports to support project delivery and client communication.

+ Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, responsive service, and reliable technical expertise.

+ Support the full design/build project lifecycle, including coordination from initial concept through construction and project closeout.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

+ 10+ years of experience in HVAC design.

+ Proven ability to design all aspects of HVAC systems, including cooling plants, chillers, heating plants, pumping systems, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.

+ Strong proficiency in HVAC design software, including AutoCAD and Trane Trace.

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Experience with HVAC load calculations and application of ASHRAE standards.

+ Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion.

+ Experience leading, mentoring, and managing a team of junior engineering staff.

+ Proven client management experience with a demonstrated history of successful client interactions.

+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills for client meetings, proposals, and sales presentations.

+ Ability and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

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Experience with Revit and HVAC modeling software.

+ Background in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, and MEP design.

+ Experience in plumbing and plumbing design.

+ Experience in fire protection design and coordination.

+ Familiarity with boilers and related mechanical systems.

+ Experience working in a design/build environment with integrated architectural and engineering teams.

+ Experience using Solid Works or similar mechanical design tools is a plus.

+ Interest in ongoing professional development and pursuing professional licensure, with support available.

Work Environment

The role is based in a New Jersey office that operates as a full-service design/build firm with architects, engineers, and construction professionals working together under one roof. The team works in the office five days per week and offers flexible start times, typically between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The environment is casual and collaborative, with a "small firm" mindset and minimal bureaucracy, despite being a well-established firm with a long history in the market.

The office supports a wide variety of project types, including public projects such as schools and municipal buildings, as well as private projects such as pharmaceutical labs, industrial facilities, and corporate offices. Project sizes range from small assignments to large, complex designs, and each…