NYC Senior Mechanical Engineer & Engineering Lead - Hybrid

Urban Fire Control; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

Professional liability coverage

Travel expenses covered

Autonomy to shape engineering function

Growth into leadership

Job summary

Urban Fire Control is seeking a licensed New York State Professional Engineer to own the mechanical engineering work for our growing NYC-based projects. You will design, stamp, and supervise HVAC and ventilation systems, including kitchen exhaust and make-up air, while coordinating with fire suppression, plumbing, architecture, and field teams.

The role combines computer-aided design with site visits, field surveys, and DOB filings.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Professional experience designing commercial HVAC, mechanical, ventilation, exhaust, or related building systems.
• Strong familiarity with mechanical drawings, ductwork, ventilation systems, and field conditions.
• Ability and willingness to stamp plans and serve as Engineer of Record.
• Comfortable conducting site surveys and visiting project locations throughout NYC.
• Willingness to commute to Brooklyn as the position transitions to a hybrid/in-office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and stamp mechanical plans for commercial projects throughout NYC.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and take professional ownership of engineering work.
• Design HVAC and ventilation systems, including exhaust, ductwork, hoods, and make-up air.
• Conduct site visits and field surveys to understand existing conditions before developing plans.
• Prepare and review mechanical drawings for NYC DOB submissions.
• File and manage projects through DOB NOW and Professional Certification.
• Respond to DOB objections and revise drawings to move projects toward approval and sign-off.
• Review drawings produced by drafters for accuracy and constructability.
• Prepare and/or review basic plumbing and gas drawings for kitchen projects.
• Coordinate mechanical design with fire suppression, plumbing, architectural, and field scopes.
• Support special inspection and DOB documentation as applicable.
• Collaborate with ownership to improve engineering workflows and lead future hires.

Skills

NY State PE license

HVAC/mechanical design

Engineered drawings & field surveys

Stamp plans as Engineer of Record

Site visits NYC

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

DOB NOW

Job description

Urban Fire Control is seeking a licensed New York State Professional Engineer to own the mechanical engineering work for our growing NYC-based projects. You will design, stamp, and supervise HVAC and ventilation systems, including kitchen exhaust and make-up air, while coordinating with fire suppression, plumbing, architecture, and field teams.

The role combines computer-aided design with site visits, field surveys, and DOB filings.