MEP STAFF ENGINEER 2

Inglese Architecture & Engineering; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Inglese Architecture + Engineering is seeking a full-time MEP Staff Engineer 2 in New Jersey to lead one or more MEP trades on mixed-use and multifamily projects, from initial calculations through permit and construction documents. You’ll guide drafters, coordinate with design professionals, and support construction questions with practical design decisions.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of MEP design experience, is proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT MEP, and is working toward PE licensure.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline.
• 2–4 years of MEP design experience, preferably in consulting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk REVIT MEP.
• Demonstrated ability to carry a trade's design through construction documents.
• Working knowledge of IMC, IPC/NSPC, IFGC, NEC and energy codes.
• Willingness to commute to Cedar Grove, NJ at least 3x per week.

Responsibilities

• Leads system design for assigned trades, including load calculations and equipment selections.
• Evaluates options (PTAC/PTHP, VRF, central vs. distributed).
• Prepares calculation packages for permit filings including NEC calculations.
• Applies codes to design decisions and identifies issues.
• Writes and edits specification sections for assigned trades.
• Produces and manages AutoCAD and REVIT MEP drawing sets and assigns drafting tasks.
• Performs quality control checks before PM review.
• Keeps drawings, calculations, and specs consistent through revisions.
• Coordinates with architect, structural engineer and other consultants.
• Represents the trade in project meetings when PM is absent.
• Tracks hours and flags scope changes or budget concerns.
• Leads existing conditions surveys and prepares documentation.
• Reviews submittals and RFIs with PM sign-off.
• Conducts site observation visits and prepares field reports.
• Guides staff engineers, drafters, and interns on technical tasks.
• Contributes to design guides and in-house training.
• Upholds ethical standards per company handbook.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Leadership / mentoring

Construction documents delivery

Code knowledge

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk REVIT MEP

Job description

We’re a midsized architecture and engineering firm based in New Jersey, looking for a full-time MEP Staff Engineer 2 to join our team. You’ll take ownership of one or more MEP disciplines on mixed-use and multifamily projects, developing designs from initial calculations through permit and construction documents with guidance from an engineering project manager. You’ll also guide drafters and interns, coordinate with other design professionals, and help resolve questions during construction. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable applying codes and making design decisions, takes pride in the quality of their work, and is working toward PE licensure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads system design for assigned trades, including load calculations, system sizing, and equipment selections, and presents recommended approaches to the project manager.
• Evaluates system options, such as PTAC/PTHP vs. VRF vs. central plant or central vs. distributed domestic hot water, and prepares comparisons for project manager and client review.
• Prepares complete calculation packages to support permit filings, including NEC service load calculations and energy code compliance documentation.
• Applies model and local codes to design decisions without step-by-step direction, identifies code issues early, and proposes solutions.
• Writes and edits specification sections for assigned trades.
• Produces and manages a trade's full drawing set in AutoCAD and Autodesk REVIT MEP, including plans, risers, schedules, and details, and assigns drafting tasks to drafters and interns.
• Performs quality control checks on own work and on drafter and intern output before project manager review, using company checklists.
• Keeps drawings, calculations, and specifications consistent with each other through each revision.
• Coordinates shafts, ceiling space, roof equipment, and penetrations for assigned trades with the architect, structural engineer, and other consultants.
• Represents the trade in project meetings when the project manager is not present and reports the outcomes.
• Tracks hours against assigned tasks and flags scope changes or budget concerns to the project manager.
• Leads existing conditions surveys for assigned trades and prepares existing conditions documentation.
• Reviews submittals and responds to RFIs for assigned trades, with project manager sign-off.
• Conducts site observation visits and prepares field reports and punch lists.
• Drafts responses to plan examiner objections for assigned trades.
• Guides staff engineers, drafters, and interns on technical tasks and company standards.
• Contributes to company design guides and in-house training sessions.
• Assists and performs activities inside and outside the organization consistent with ethical standards described in the company handbook.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to commute to Cedar Grove, NJ at least 3x a week.
• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• 2 to 4 years of MEP design experience, preferably at a consulting engineering firm
• Proficiency with both AutoCAD and Autodesk REVIT MEP
• Demonstrated ability to carry a trade's design through construction documents
• Working knowledge of the IMC, IPC/NSPC, IFGC, NEC, and energy codes
• Experience with mixed use and/or multi-family applications in the NY/NJ metro area preferred
• Experience with NYC DOB or New Jersey UCC permit filings preferred
• Experience with electrification and high-efficiency systems such as VRF, heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters preferred
• Wrightsoft or comparable load calculation software, COMcheck, and Bluebeam Revu experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple project assignments and shifting deadlines

ABOUT THE FIRM

Inglese Architecture + Engineering is a multi-disciplined architecture and engineering firm specializing in the design of mixed-use and multi-family development projects including new construction, adaptive re-use, and landmark preservation rehabilitation. Employing approximately 45 professionals, IAE is a well-established firm founded in 1988 that provides a full range of services including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design as well as construction phase administration services for all disciplines. IAE offers a full benefits package including health insurance, 401K, PTO, and competitive salaries.