Senior Mechanical Engineer

Smith Engineering, PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead innovative projects in the New York Metro area. This role involves optimizing energy and utility systems, developing load models, and designing mechanical systems for large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with a high-performing team to deliver future-ready solutions while mentoring junior engineers. With a focus on sustainability and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of energy efficiency. Join a company that values work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits, including family support and financial security.

Benefits

Fertility, adoption, surrogacy reimbursements

Paid parental leave

Commuter Benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in building systems & infrastructure.
• Expertise in HVAC, chilled water systems, piping design & hydraulic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Develop load and capacity models for chilled water and central energy plants.
• Design mechanical systems, create technical reports, specs, and cost estimates.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Systems

Chilled Water Systems

Piping Design

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk

Pipe-Flo

AFT Fathom

Trane Trace 700

IESVE

eQUEST

Job description

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Smith Engineering, PLLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Smith Engineering, PLLC

Engineer a More Sustainable Future with Smith Engineering!

At Smith Engineering, we specialize in central plant optimization—solving complex energy and infrastructure challenges for critical facilities. Since 2011, we've built a reputation for engineering smarter, more efficient solutions that drive sustainability and operational excellence.

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead innovative projects in the New York Metro area, collaborating with clients, facility owners, and a high-performing team of engineers. If you have expertise in chilled water plants, utility systems, and mechanical engineering for large-scale infrastructure, we’d love to connect!

What You’ll Do:

Lead & Manage Projects – Oversee mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion.

Optimize Energy & Utility Systems – Develop load and capacity models for chilled water and central energy plants.

Drive Engineering Excellence – Design mechanical systems, create technical reports, specs, and cost estimates.

Innovate & Collaborate – Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver future-ready solutions.

Mentor & Guide – Provide technical leadership and training to junior engineers.

What You Bring:

10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in building systems & infrastructure.

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Expertise in HVAC, chilled water systems, piping design & hydraulic modeling.

Proficiency in Autodesk, Pipe-Flo, AFT Fathom, Trane Trace 700, IESVE, and eQUEST.

Strong project management and technical reporting skills.

Why Smith Engineering?

Family Support – Fertility, adoption, surrogacy reimbursements + Paid parental leave.

Commuter Benefits – Transit & parking accounts.

Financial Security – 401(k) with company match.

Work-Life Balance – Flexible PTO.

Ready to Apply?

Join Smith Engineering and help build the future of energy efficiency!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

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