Senior Mechanical Engineer

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if you are hired provisionally in this title, you must take and pass the civil service exam, when it becomes available, to be eligible for continued employment.

this position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

the new york city human resources administration (hra)/general support services (gss), bureau of space and design unit is seeking a mechanical engineer ii, who is able to work on numerous tasks concurrently, work independently with high attention to detail, and possess a strong problem‑solving mindset and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• serve as a consultant on major engineering matters.
• conduct or direct a significant portion of research on very complex and important engineering projects.
• prepare original proposals and reports of a complex nature.
• serve as team leader on a project of great technical complexity or with potential impact on agency engineering operations and/or infrastructure.
• design and prepare plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, or repair of building mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and sprinklers.
• perform all mechanical computations and analyses such as cooling and heating loads, energy analysis, cost comparison, equipment sizing and selection, hydraulic calculations, design flow, head, and pressure losses for hvac, sanitary, domestic water, and fire protection systems.
• ensure projects are designed with maximum resource efficiency and sustainable building practices, including cost‑effective hvac conversion projects.
• conduct field investigations for mechanical/hvac/plumbing/fire protection problems at facilities and provide thorough engineering reports with recommendations.
• review consultant’s designs, calculations, and specifications of existing and new systems and make comprehensive evaluations with recommended action.
• work closely with agency staff, consultants, other governmental representatives, landlords, and contractors to ensure project objectives are recognized and attained.
• participate in construction administration activities: conduct periodic site visits, attend construction meetings, respond to rfis, review shop drawings, submit recommendations on change orders, participate in substantial completion inspections, and prepare detailed punch lists.
• sign and seal engineering and other official documents.
• file projects with the department of buildings (dob), department of environmental protection (dep), new york city fire department (fdny), and other authorities having jurisdiction.
• oversee the development of the unit’s quality standards and procedures.

hours: normal business hours

location:  pearl street

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• four (4) years of full‑time, satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; and
• a valid new york state professional engineer’s license. Current new york state registration as a professional engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.

in addition to the above, to be eligible for placement in assignment levels ii and iii, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional expertise in the relevant disciplines.

• strong computer skills, including proficiency in autocad, revit, bluebeam revu, microsoft office, energy modeling and load calculation software.
• leed certification is a plus.
• comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards, including leed compliance requirements.

this position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a program.

new york city residency is not required for this position.

the city of new york is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.