Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

ESOP (employee ownership)

Flexible benefits & PTO

Professional license reimbursement

Job summary

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our MEP team on a hybrid schedule at the Lower East Side, NY location. The role focuses on designing HVAC systems across diverse facilities, with emphasis on BIM using Revit and coordination with other disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in a consulting engineering environment and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of successful project experience within a consulting engineering firm.
• HVAC system design experience including airside ductwork and hydronic piping distribution.
• Experience with HVAC equipment selection.
• Knowledge of process piping, fire protection, and plumbing systems.
• Understanding coordination requirements between disciplines.
• Ability to read and understand Mechanical Systems Codes and Standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong experience with REVIT and discipline specific software packages such as Trane/Trace and Trace 3D.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, education, hospitality, government, residential, retail and industrial facilities.
• Coordinate with other building design disciplines on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Utilize BIM and Revit for design development and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Coordination with disciplines

Reading codes & standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

REVIT

Trane/Trace

Trace 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Lower East Side, NY | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional with 3-5 years of design experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, project-driven environment 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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our MEP engineering team. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer performs a variety of engineering tasks, and works with others on the design team (often a multi-disciplined team) to design innovative and technically sound solutions in accordance to project requirements and applicable codes. Knowledge of BIM and previous experience with Revit is a must. The individual designs HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, education, hospitality, government, residential, retail and industrial facilities. The capability to coordinate with other building design disciplines is important. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of working/construction documents and familiarity with building codes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of successful project experience within a consulting engineering firm
• HVAC system design experience including airside ductwork and hydronic piping distribution.
• Experience with HVAC equipment selection.
• Knowledge of process piping, fire protection, and plumbing systems
• Understanding coordination requirements between disciplines.
• Ability to read and understand Mechanical Systems Codes and Standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong experience with REVIT and discipline specific software packages such as Trane/Trace and Trace 3D

Benefits

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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
• Educational assistance

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 $80,000 – $100,000 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.