Mechanical Engineer

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our New York City office to lead HVAC and building systems design for diverse projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients to deliver code-compliant solutions from early design through construction.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency with Revit/BIM and energy modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• PE license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in HVAC and mechanical systems design for various facilities.
• Experience leading mechanical design tasks or projects and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled/heating water, ventilation, and energy-efficient building systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM-based workflows, including 3D modeling.
• Experience using HVAC load calculations and energy modeling software.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, building and energy codes.
• Experience preparing specifications, reports, construction documents, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver HVAC and mechanical systems for building projects.
• Develop mechanical concepts, perform calculations, system sizing, and equipment selection.
• Prepare construction documents, reports, specs, and cost estimates.
• Perform load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analyses, and code reviews.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, electrical, plumbing, and other teams.
• Support leadership activities: scope, schedule, budget, resources.
• Lead tasks and manage deliverables across multidisciplinary teams.
• Meet with clients to discuss requirements and present recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers, designers, and BIM staff.
• Stay current with building technologies, energy codes, and decarbonization trends.

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Revit / BIM modeling

Energy modeling

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM-based design workflows

Job description

STV's Buildings Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our New York City office. This role is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer with strong HVAC design capabilities, project leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and junior technical staff. The successful candidate will support the planning, design, and delivery of mechanical building systems for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. This position will contribute to high-quality, code-compliant solutions from early design through construction while supporting client relationships, technical coordination, and staff development. Experience 7+ years

Location New York, NY

Core Focus HVAC / Mechanical Systems

Required Credential PE License

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver HVAC and mechanical systems for building-focused projects.
• Develop mechanical design concepts and perform engineering calculations, system sizing, and equipment selections.
• Prepare construction documents, design reports, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analyses, life-cycle cost evaluations and code compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, plumbing/fire protection engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project leadership activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Lead mechanical tasks and workstreams while coordinating deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Meet with clients to discuss project requirements, present technical recommendations, and support resolution of design issues.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, designers, and BIM/Revit staff.
• Stay current with evolving building technologies, energy codes, decarbonization strategies, and industry best practices.

About STV Buildings

STV's Buildings Division provides integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management services for both public agencies and private-sector clients nationwide.

• Transit terminals and transportation facilities
• Maintenance and operations facilities
• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Healthcare and public health facilities
• Higher education and K-12 campuses
• Government and municipal facilities
• Public safety, law enforcement, and correctional facilities
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in HVAC and mechanical systems design for commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, transportation, and government facilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design tasks or projects and mentoring junior technical staff.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water and heating hot water systems, ventilation and exhaust systems, building automation and controls coordination, and energy-efficient building systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM-based design workflows, including 3D mechanical modeling.
• Experience using HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE standards and guidelines, NFPA standards, building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes, and applicable local/state requirements.
• Experience preparing specifications, technical reports, construction documents, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Focused experience with federal, state agency, local municipal, transportation, or public-sector facility projects.
• Experience with decarbonization, electrification, net-zero, and high-performance building initiatives.
• Experience with computational energy analysis, building performance modeling, and commissioning support.
• Experience with Bentley OpenBuildings Designer or related Bentley 3D/BIM applications.

Why STV

Join a collaborative team delivering some of the region's most complex and impactful building and infrastructure projects. At STV, you will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to technical design strategy, mentor emerging talent, and help clients achieve innovative, sustainable, and resilient building solutions. This position is ideal for a mechanical engineer ready to take on a visible technical role with meaningful project, client-facing, and mentorship responsibilities while contributing to the continued growth of STV’s Buildings practice.

Compensation Range: $149,671.54 - $171,053.19

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.