Mechanical Engineer, Innovation

NextGenEnergyJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Job summary

This role is the go-to engineering resource for geothermal innovation at Brightcore, sitting within the Geothermal business unit. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3–5 years in HVAC or geothermal design, strong knowledge of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics, and experience with energy modeling tools and Python.

On-site presence is required at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in HVAC, data center design & operation, hydronic, geothermal, or mission-critical mechanical design and analysis.
• Strong grounding in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics; analyze equipment performance metrics (COP, EER, approach temperatures, heat transfer rates).
• Experience with energy/load modeling tools (TRNSYS, EnergyPlus, HAP) and Excel-based models.
• Ability to take ambiguous concepts from feasibility to prototype to product requirement with documentation.
• Fluent with AI tools.
• Basic Python coding skills or quick learning curve.
• On-site presence at least 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to engineering resource for geothermal innovation within Brightcore.
• Collaborate on design and analysis for HVAC, data-center, hydronic, geothermal, and mission-critical systems.
• Develop prototypes from feasibility through to product requirements.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Python basics

AI tools

Excel modeling

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

TRNSYS

EnergyPlus

HAP

Job description

This role is the go-to engineering resource for geothermal innovation at Brightcore, sitting within the Geothermal business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• (Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)
• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in HVAC, data center design & operation, hydronic, geothermal, or mission-critical mechanical design and analysis.
• Strong grounding in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics; comfort reasoning through equipment performance metrics (COP, EER, approach temperatures, heat transfer rates).
• Working proficiency with energy/load modeling tools (e.g., TRNSYS, EnergyPlus, HAP, or equivalent) and Excel-based engineering models.
• Ability to carry ambiguous concept work — from first-light feasibility through prototype to product requirement — to a defensible, documented result without heavy supervision.
• Fluent with AI tools.
• Ability to do basic coding in python, or quickly come up the learning curve.
• Office presence required at least three (3) days per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with final approval by direct supervisor.
• Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• PTO
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services
• Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.