Mechanical Project Engineer

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible benefit plans

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

401(k) plan

ESOP

Hybrid work schedule

Half-day Fridays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer on the Lower East Side with a hybrid schedule. This role targets engineers with 6–10 years of project leadership experience.

You will design HVAC systems for commercial and industrial facilities, coordinate across disciplines, mentor design teams, support client engagement, and contribute to a broad portfolio of high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 6–10 years of project experience in a consulting engineering firm.
• Experience designing commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including load calculations.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Ability to lead engineering design teams and coordinate deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and integration of engineering activities across a project lifecycle.
• Develop engineering designs and manage changes to documents and specs.
• Support client engagement and coordinate with other disciplines for integrated designs.
• Design HVAC systems for multiple facility types and mentor design teams.

Skills

Project leadership

HVAC design

Load calculations

Mentoring teams

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer preferred

Tools

Revit

Trace 3D

Trane/TRACE

Job description

Location: Lower East Side, NY | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering professional with 6-10 years of experience and strong project leadership skills who enjoys managing complex projects, mentoring design teams, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects and wants to contribute to impactful, high-quality work.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland; Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm's success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

Epstein is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our MEP engineering team. The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, coordination, and integration of engineering activities throughout the life of a project to ensure successful project delivery. This role oversees the development of engineering designs, coordinates changes to project documents and specifications, and supports client engagement.

The ideal candidate is a fully competent engineer with demonstrated project management experience and the ability to lead design teams. This individual will design HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, education, hospitality, government, residential, retail, and industrial facilities while coordinating closely with other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions. Strong industrial project experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred
• 6–10 years of successful project experience within a consulting engineering firm
• MEP project management experienceExperience designing commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including HVAC load calculations
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering design teams and coordinate project deliverables
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination throughout the design process
• Thorough knowledge of the International Mechanical Code, Chicago Mechanical Code, and ASHRAE design standards
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• LEED Accreditation preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Revit and discipline-specific software such as Trane/TRACE and Trace 3D

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• Flexible benefit plans
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave

To help secure our employees' financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We Also Support a Healthy Work-life Balance Through

• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, We Encourage Professional Growth Through

• Professional license reimbursement
• Industry association reimbursement
• Internal training programs
• Leadership development programs

Compensation

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.

The salary range for this position is $110,000–$130,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.epsteinglobal.com.