Mechanical Project Engineer

Epsteinglobal; 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

Accident insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Epstein is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our MEP engineering team on a hybrid schedule in the Lower East Side, NY. The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of project leadership experience and will lead design teams, coordinate complex projects, and deliver high-quality HVAC solutions across commercial, institutional, educational, hospitality, and industrial facilities.

We are a 100% employee-owned firm with deep roots in sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6–10 years of successful project experience in a consulting engineering setting.
• Experience designing commercial/industrial HVAC systems, including HVAC load calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering design teams and coordinate project deliverables.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination and relevant codes (IMC, Chicago Mechanical Code, ASHRAE).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and integrate engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Lead design teams and manage project deliverables.
• Develop engineering designs and coordinate changes to documents and specifications.
• Support client engagement and coordination with other disciplines to deliver integrated HVAC solutions.

Skills

Project management

HVAC design

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

Revit

Trane/TRACE

Trace 3D

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
• Experience 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

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• 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

Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

Professional license reimbursement

Industry association reimbursement

Internal training 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.