Mechanical Engineering New Graduate NY

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering New Graduate in New York, NY, to support the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. This entry-level role offers hands‑on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one.

Working alongside experienced engineers and consultants, you'll support project planning, documentation, quality control, and multidisciplinary coordination while contributing within project budget expectations. The team supports general MEP, institutional, and commercial work across New York, including complex urban interiors, base‑building upgrades, and civic assignments, advancing high-performance, energy‑efficient design aligned with MEP
2050 and AIA
2030.

• Location: New York, NY
• Discipline: Mechanical
• Markets: General MEP;
  Institutional;
  Commercial
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid
• Sponsorship: Not available

• Assist in the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively
• Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects
• Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives
• Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress
• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and propose innovative solutions
• Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions
• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering, contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG, prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work, identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or equivalent required

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to mechanical systems design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings
• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

• New York corporate/commercial/governmental team focused on complex urban interiors, base-building upgrades, and civic or institutional work.
• Frequent MEPT scopes across Manhattan and Long Island commercial offices, housing, education, healthcare, and public-sector projects.
• Recent work includes 100 Pearl Street - 18th Floor, Commercial, and Bronx River Addition, Housing.

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