Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Smith Engineering is seeking a Project Manager to join our team as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in the New York Metro area. You will split your time between our Manhattan office and various customer sites.
At Smith Engineering, our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities. For more than a dozen years, we have been a leader in central plant design and optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries, and improving central plant operations. By uniting expertise in design, energy, controls, and workforce development, we empower industry-leading clients to meet their operational and sustainability goals.
YourRole
We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to function as a Project Manager, designing large-scale cooling systems, including selecting equipment, performing calculations, and coordinating with clients and other engineers.
Responsibilities- Project Management:
Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring seamless communication and successful outcomes - Technical Design:
Perform cooling and heat load calculations;
Design, analyze, inspect, perform field testing, and troubleshoot engineered systems for central energy plants - Coordinatio
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Collaborate with clients, architects, electrical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration, ensuring all project requirements are met - Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure designs adhere to Smith Engineering standards complying with building codes and standards;
Assist in the production of construction documents, including specifications - Client Relation
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Build and maintain strong client relationships through direct communication and by presenting design options and progress reports
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline followed by 6+ years of experience working with HVAC projects including central plants
- Ability to navigate a mechanical room and perform field surveys of piping systems
- Experience performing Basic Engineering calculations along with Revit; 3D modeling software preferred
- Working knowledge of DOB now and NYC Department of Buildings processes and requirements
- Experience assisting with construction administration and project management
- Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, along with troubleshooting and problem solving-skills
- Technical expertise in basic building systems knowledge
- Must be located within 50 miles of New York City
- 00% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements
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