Mechanical Engineer (MEP) – Facilities

Ardurra; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra seeks a Mechanical Engineer (MEP) – Facilities in Secaucus, NJ, to lead design and field execution for educational, commercial, and industrial facilities.

You will supervise projects from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality documents and analyses. A PE license is preferred or achievable, with strong communication and software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• PE license required or ability to pursue one.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial, industrial, and educational projects.
• Perform and review mechanical calculations, equipment selections, and system layouts.
• Oversee hydronic piping design, ductwork, and equipment sizing.
• Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of construction documents and calculations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Fire protection

Fire alarm

Mechanical calculations

Equipment sizing

Duct design

Hydronic piping

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Secaucus, NJ
1 Harmon Plz
Suite 600
Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA

Secaucus, NJ
1 Harmon Plz
Suite 600
Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (MEP) – Facilities to join our team in Secaucus, NJ.

Maintaining and upgrading buildings poses an ongoing challenge for clients who need to keep their facilities and systems operating safely, reliably and cost-effectively. The foundation of our design approach is energy savings, including finding alternative energy sources when viable.

Our professionals bring together engineering and strong economic and management principles to design and upgrade heating, air conditioning, ventilation and other systems for our K-12, higher education, healthcare, hospitality and industrial clients as part of new construction or renovation projects.

Our staff has expertise in wind, solar, geothermal and combined heat and power (cogeneration) technologies. We also provide professional program management, facility wide energy audits and analysis, assessments, design, construction management and administration services for public transportation infrastructure to numerous transportation authorities and serve as Engineer of Record for nearly 50 Boards of Education in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Primary Function

The ideal candidate for this position will oversee projects from concept through construction, mentoring junior staff, and playing a key role in delivering high-quality engineering services for educational, commercial, and industrial facilities

The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 to 15 years of experience in design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including fire alarm.

Primary Duties

• Support the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, for commercial, industrial, and educational projects
• Perform and review mechanical calculations, equipment selections, and system layouts
• Oversee hydronic (chilled and hot water) piping design, ductwork, and mechanical equipment sizing
• Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, and client expectations
• Ensure quality and accuracy of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations
• Coordinate with cross-discipline teams, architects, and clients
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, providing technical oversight and career development support
• Perform site visits and field surveys when required
• Assist in proposal development and contribute to department growth initiatives

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline required.
• PE license required or the ability to pursue one.
• Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence/reports/specifications.
• Provides effort and takes pride in all work assignments produced.
• Not afraid to ask for guidance/assistance in order to expedite the date of assignment deliverables.
• Ability to simultaneously work on group and individual assignments.
• Must have effective communication, management and writing skills.
• Must be skilled in the use of Word/Excel products.

Salary Range

$92,000.00 To $151,800.00 Annually

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.