Cosentini Associates - Mechanical Engineer (mid-level) - (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentini Associates in New York City is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to join our Hybrid team. You will contribute to complex HVAC design for diverse buildings, collaborating with architects, owners, and managers to deliver high-performance systems.

Ideal candidates will have 3–7 years of HVAC experience, proficiency in Trace 700, AutoCAD, and Revit, and a NY PE or EIT with growth potential toward licensure, plus LEED AP BD+C preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–7 years’ experience designing HVAC for commercial/institutional healthcare facilities.
• Proficiency with Trace 700, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• LEED AP BD+C preferred; NY PE lic preferred or EIT aiming within 1–2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical building design for diverse projects, including hospitals and high-rise offices.
• Incorporate design changes using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Assist with load calculations, equipment selections, and mechanical system design.
• Provide credit documentation for LEED and other rating systems.
• Prepare basis-of-design descriptions and responses to client comments.
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and managers.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Work safely and report health and safety incidents.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trace 700

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Cosentini Associates - Mechanical Engineer (mid-level) - (Hybrid)

The Opportunity:
Cosentini Associates (www.cosentini.com), a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Mechanical Engineer (mid-level) to our Mechanical team based in New York. As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers, and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.

Why Tetra Tech:
Cosentini Associates is a long-established building systems consulting engineering firm. In 1999 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Performing complex mechanical building design on a variety of projects to include, but not limited to, buildings and facilities, including hospitals, laboratories, high rise residential and high-rise office, and other commercialand institutional projects.
• Incorporating design changes using AutoCAD and/or Revit software
• Assist teams in performing design load calculations, equipment selections and mechanical system design
• Providing credit documentation for LEED, and other building rating system design and compliance
• Assisting in the preparation of basis-of-design descriptions, responses to client comments and other project-related documentation.
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers.
• Reviewing submittals and providing responses to Requests for Information
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3-7 years of experience in the design of HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, residential, and healthcare facilities.
• Proficient with the use of Trace 700, AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
• PE registration is highly preferred in New York, or EIT with the ability to obtain a P.E. in 1-2 years.
• LEED AP BD+C accreditation is preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Life at Tetra Tech:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $75,000 – $115,000/yr

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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