Public Health Mechanical Engineer - Water Systems

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Worksite Wellness Program

Work From Home up to two days

Job summary

City of New York’s NYC Health Department seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the Office of Building Water System Oversight in preventing waterborne illness. You will review plans, inspect HVAC and water systems, and identify risks to public health safety.

Applicants should have a PE license and engineering degree, with experience in water systems and building codes. This role offers potential hybrid work and strong public health impact.

Qualifications

• Four years of mechanical engineering experience.
• New York State Professional Engineer license required.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, specs, and documents for mechanical/plumbing systems related to water safety.
• Conduct field inspections of HVAC systems, cooling towers, and building water systems.
• Identify risks in engineered systems that may contribute to waterborne disease.
• Perform technical investigations and root cause analyses on building water systems.
• Develop technical guidance, SOPs, and program materials for water safety and building systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and external stakeholders to support compliance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Cooling towers

Building water systems

Plan review

Field inspections

Root cause analysis

Technical guidance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree substitute for experience

Job description

City of New York’s NYC Health Department seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the Office of Building Water System Oversight in preventing waterborne illness. You will review plans, inspect HVAC and water systems, and identify risks to public health safety.

Applicants should have a PE license and engineering degree, with experience in water systems and building codes. This role offers potential hybrid work and strong public health impact.