Hybrid NYC Lead MEP Mechanical Design Engineer

Northern Impact; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Transportation benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northern Impact is seeking an Associate/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead our New York City practice, guiding high-performance MEP projects across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, and transportation markets. The role blends technical leadership with client-facing growth and ownership from planning through construction.

You will shape the local team, deepen client relationships, and ensure quality design and delivery across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in MEP mechanical design and consulting.
• Demonstrated team-leadership and staff-management experience.
• Project management experience within the MEP industry.
• Strong client-service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable building codes and HVAC design systems.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing local MEP design team.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with architects, owners, and other local clients.
• Lead HVAC system selection, engineering, design, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Manage multidisciplinary MEP design consulting teams and project delivery.
• Prepare and oversee HVAC drawings, analyses, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables.
• Direct and support HVAC design staff while maintaining high standards for quality, accountability, and collaboration.
• Provide construction administration and conduct site observations for assigned projects.
• Communicate clearly with clients and project partners while providing responsive service to internal and external teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client service

Communication

HVAC design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

LEED accreditation

Job description

Northern Impact is seeking an Associate/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead our New York City practice, guiding high-performance MEP projects across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, and transportation markets. The role blends technical leadership with client-facing growth and ownership from planning through construction.

You will shape the local team, deepen client relationships, and ensure quality design and delivery across disciplines.