Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 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.

The role is based in a New Jersey…