Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Systems Lead

Popli Design Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Popli Design Group in New York State is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and advance complex building systems projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and code compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and manage mechanical scope from design through construction, coordinating with clients and project teams. Required NY PE license, 10+ years' experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• NY PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering evaluations, analyses, field inspections, design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead mechanical engineering analyses for existing and new building mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, applying current codes, standards, and technologies to develop safe, efficient, and optimized designs.
• Manage the mechanical scope of projects from initial design through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and client expectations are met.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior engineering staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support in their professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

NY PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Popli Design Group in New York State is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and advance complex building systems projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and code compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and manage mechanical scope from design through construction, coordinating with clients and project teams. Required NY PE license, 10+ years' experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.