Senior Mechanical Engineer

MP Engineers + Architects; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Engineers + Architects is seeking an experienced HVAC Design Engineer to lead load estimating, equipment selection, and the design of complex HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and industrial facilities. The role emphasizes coordination with structural, architectural, and electrical teams, plus on-site oversight of installations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years in HVAC design within a consulting environment, with knowledge of fire

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in HVAC design; fire protection a plus.
• Consulting engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Detailed load estimating utilizing computer software simulation.
• Application and selection of HVAC equipment including air handling units, fans, coils, condensing units, and furnaces.
• Design and layout of commercial and industrial duct systems including supply, return, exhaust, ventilation, and dust collection systems.
• Application and selection of air terminal devices such as VAV boxes, grilles, diffusers, and louvers.
• Design, application, and selection of hydronic systems and steam/condensate systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and accessories.
• General knowledge of HVAC system controls; development of control diagrams and sequences of operation.
• Development of plumbing design knowledge; knowledge of plumbing code and piping design considerations.
• Development of construction document packages; project coordination with other disciplines; directing drafting and checking construction documents.
• Writing job-specific equipment and materials specifications.
• Attending client meetings to understand requirements; conducting project review and closeout meetings.
• Project shop drawing and submittal review.
• On-site inspections of HVAC system installations.
• Design plumbing systems for commercial building.

Skills

HVAC design

Load estimation

Equipment selection

Duct system design

Hydronic systems

Controls knowledge

Project coordination

Client meetings

Construction documents

On-site inspections

Plumbing design (general)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Detailed load estimating utilizing computer software simulation. Includes knowledge of building construction materials, knowledge of meeting outdoor air requirements for indoor air quality, and general understanding of internal heat loads (ie lights, computers, equipment, etc.)
• Application and selection of various types of HVAC equipment including air handling units, fans, coils, condensing units, and furnaces.
• Design and layout of commercial and industrial duct systems including supply, return, exhaust, ventilation, and dust collection systems.
• Application and selection of air terminal devices such as variable air volume boxes, grilles and diffusers, and louvers.
• Design, application, and selection of hydronic systems and steam/condensate systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and associated system accessories.
• General knowledge of HVAC system controls desirable. Includes development of general HVAC temperature control diagrams and written sequences of operation.
• General knowledge of plumbing design would be beneficial but not required. Would include general knowledge of the plumbing code and specific requirements for sanitary sewer and vent piping design, storm sewer piping design, and domestic hot and cold water piping design.
• Development of construction document packages based on the project requirements and application. This shall include project coordination with other disciplines (structural, architectural, electrical), directing drafting personnel, and checking project construction documents.
• Writing job specific equipment and materials specifications.
• Attending and conducting client meetings in order to clearly understand job/owner requirements and expectations. Includes, project review meetings, construction meetings, and project closeout meetings.
• Project shop drawing and submittal review.
• On-site inspections of HVAC system installations.
• Design plumbing systems for commercial building.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the HVAC design field. Fire protection a plus. Consulting engineering experience required.