Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on the design of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for a wide range of commercial, corporate office fit-outs, residential, retail, and high-rise projects. The Mechanical Engineer will develop complete mechanical designs, including system layouts, equipment selections, and supporting documentation, while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary design team. The position offers exposure to high-profile projects, national accounts, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, open, and hybrid work environment.

This role focuses on the design of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for a wide range of commercial, corporate office fit-outs, residential, retail, and high-rise projects. The Mechanical Engineer will develop complete mechanical designs, including system layouts, equipment selections, and supporting documentation, while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary design team. The position offers exposure to high-profile projects, national accounts, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, open, and hybrid work environment.

• Design HVAC systems for commercial office fit-outs, high-rise buildings, medical centers, light laboratories, residential, and retail projects.
• Create detailed plans, schematics, and system layouts for mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and system sizing using tools such as Trane Trace and HAP.
• Develop system narratives and technical specifications that clearly describe design intent and performance criteria.
• Produce construction documents and drawings using AutoCAD and BIM/REVIT modeling software.
• Conduct field investigations and site surveys to gather existing conditions and verify design assumptions.
• Prepare due diligence and feasibility reports for commercial properties and potential projects.
• Participate in MEP due diligence reviews for commercial properties, identifying mechanical system conditions, risks, and opportunities.
• Attend coordination meetings with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other project consultants.
• Work in close collaboration with the entire design team to ensure integrated and coordinated MEP solutions.
• Provide engineering support and mentorship to other engineering staff as needed.
• Comply with internal group and company standards, procedures, and quality control processes.
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing site observations.
• Design and coordinate high-rise and campus HVAC systems, including central cooling and heating plants, VAV distribution systems, and packaged rooftop units.
• Ensure designs align with project budgets, schedules, and client requirements.
• Travel out of state approximately once per month for 1–2 day site visits to support project work and due diligence efforts.

• 4–10 years of Mechanical HVAC design experience with an MEP consulting firm, with a strong focus on commercial office fit-outs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in Revit, with the ability to perform the majority of design work in a BIM environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for mechanical and HVAC design documentation.
• Hands-on experience designing HVAC systems for high-rise and/or campus environments, including central plants, VAV systems, and packaged rooftop units.
• Experience with mechanical and HVAC design for corporate office fit-outs and large building projects.
• Familiarity with load calculation and energy analysis tools such as Trane Trace and HAP.
• Experience performing MEP due diligence reviews for commercial properties.
• Ability and willingness to travel out of state approximately once per month for short site visits.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills to participate in meetings and coordinate with other project consultants.

This is a Permanent position based out of Morristown, NJ.