Director of Mechanical Engineering PE

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

Bonus & stock options

Full benefits package

Flexible schedule

Accelerated career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering PE in New York, NY for design and project development leadership. The role requires a PE license in NY and 15+ years in MEP engineering, with 6-10+ years in leadership, managing multidisciplinary teams across healthcare, higher education, and institutional projects.

Hybrid work and travel up to ~20% are expected. The position oversees central plant design, energy systems, and complex HVAC across large facilities, driving standards, QA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License (NY)
• 15-20 years of experience in MEP engineering
• 6-10+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare, higher education, and institutional projects
• Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 20% overnight travel)

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior authority on mechanical system and central plant design initiatives
• Lead feasibility studies, conceptual development, and detailed engineering for central utilities and energy systems
• Oversee HVAC system design for large, complex facilities
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, QA/QC protocols, and design best practices
• Review and approve technical deliverables across projects
• Direct multiple concurrent engagements, budgets and staffing plans
• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, contractors, and utility providers
• Provide engineering guidance through construction, commissioning, and system startup
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and project managers
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning
• Play an active role in recruiting and retaining high-performing talent
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and client interviews
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Support initiatives related to decarbonization, electrification, and sustainability
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation within engineering practices
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and service growth

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Energy Efficiency

HVAC Systems

MEP Engineering

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License NY

Job description

Director of Mechanical Engineering PE

$200000 - $225000 per year | New York, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

Director of Mechanical Engineering PE (Design & Project Development)

A bit about us:

We are industry leading Engineering Firm providing engineering leadership and innovative solutions for complex building, energy, and utility projects. From enhanced patient outcomes to climate-sensitive energy supply, we deliver high-performance engineered systems that positively impact society and help improve the world. We serve our clients and support our employees with integrity and humility, displaying project leadership excellence unique to our Firm. We develop creative and effective solutions to meet our employee’s and clients’ needs, creating a culture that acknowledges achievements and encourages professional development while providing challenging project work and career Advancement. With over 20 locations nationwide, our Team is committed to nurturing a culture of inclusion by building a diverse team and investing in equity across our organization. We believe diverse teams lead to better ideas, greater innovation, and more success in our careers, and with our clients. Our goal is to provide an equal representation of varying perspectives in decision-making positions at all levels of our organization, actively working to meet the needs of our candidates and team members.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Bonus and Stock Options Package
• Complete Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Accelerated Career Growth

Job Details

Director of Mechanical Engineering PE (Design & Project Development)

A leading engineering consulting Firm is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering & Design to provide strategic and technical leadership across complex mechanical infrastructure projects. Successful candidates will have their PE License, 5-10 years of Leadership experience Managing Design Teams, 15+ year of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Efficiency Consulting experience. This role will drive the design, planning, and execution of large-scale systems supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, and mission-critical facilities. This position is best suited for a senior engineering professional with extensive experience in mechanical and energy systems, as well as a strong track record managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-impact projects within the New York market and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License (NY)
• 15-20 years of experience in MEP engineering
• 6-10+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare, higher education, and institutional projects
• Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 20% overnight travel)

Duties

• Act as the senior authority on mechanical system and central plant design initiatives
• Lead feasibility studies, conceptual development, and detailed engineering for: Central utility plants, Steam generation & distribution systems, Chilled & condenser water systems, Heating hot water & hydronic systems, Thermal energy storage solutions, Combined Heat & Power (CHP), and microgrid applications.
• Oversee HVAC system design for large, complex facilities
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, QA/QC protocols, and design best practices
• Review and approve technical deliverables across projects

Project Oversight

• Direct multiple concurrent engagements, ranging from system analyses to large capital programs
• Manage project budgets, timelines, staffing plans, and overall quality
• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, contractors, and utility providers
• Provide engineering guidance through construction, commissioning, and system startup

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and project managers
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning
• Play an active role in recruiting and retaining high-performing talent

Client & Business Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and key stakeholders
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and client interviews
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships

Innovation & Strategic Initiatives

• Support initiatives related to decarbonization, electrification, and sustainability
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation within engineering practices
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and service growth

Benefits

• Flexible/unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and wellness benefits

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.