Mechanical/Plumbing Designer – HVAC & Energy Projects

Ascent Engineering Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Stratus in New York, NY is hiring a Mechanical/Plumbing Designer to focus on HVAC and/or plumbing/fire-protection systems within the built environment. You’ll perform energy calculations and survey existing systems, preparing documentation for project review.

You will draft construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit, collaborate with project managers, and ensure designs meet energy and code standards in a dynamic, hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or applicable work experience.
• 2-4 years of mechanical engineering of buildings and/or design in support of various existing building projects and initiatives.
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
• Working knowledge of principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer calculations, fluid-flow, and energy conservation. Working knowledge of applications of ductwork/piping distribution, equipment sizing/selection, and various applications as outlined in industry-recognized standards (ASHRAE, ASPE, etc.)
• The position is based in Manhattan, NY and will involve moderate travel mainly throughout the five boroughs. Job requires the ability to navigate urban, rural, and industrial sites. Must have a valid driver’s and safe driving record.
• Ability to walk fire escapes, stairwells, multiple stairs, and various basement areas. Must also be able to sit for extended periods of time in front of a computer terminal, proficiently operating a computer keyboard while looking at the screen, and operating general office equipment.
• Office is a temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
• Field Inspection performed in outdoor temperature extremes for brief periods of time, but mostly indoors.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire-protection distribution systems.
• Assists with walkthroughs and surveys of existing buildings, focusing on all components that impact energy consumption, including measurements, photos, and equipment inventory.
• Performs basic hand/Excel calculations and detailed computer simulated energy modeling calculations demonstrating energy savings of various construction solutions.
• Becomes well versed in communicating the nuances of New York City’s various laws, building codes, and legislation as they relate to mechanical, plumbing, and fire-protection codes.
• Assists with preparing summary documentation (photo reports, site markups, verbal communication)
• Digital drafting of schematic and detailed construction documents of various mechanical, plumbing, and fire-protection projects in both AutoCAD and Revit.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermodynamics

Energy conservation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Excel

Job description

Stratus in New York, NY is hiring a Mechanical/Plumbing Designer to focus on HVAC and/or plumbing/fire-protection systems within the built environment. You’ll perform energy calculations and survey existing systems, preparing documentation for project review.

You will draft construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit, collaborate with project managers, and ensure designs meet energy and code standards in a dynamic, hybrid work setting.