Senior Mechanical Engineer – Campus Energy & Central Plant

Saint Cyr Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners in Boston and New England offices seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design on large institutional projects, with emphasis on central plant, energy modeling, and decarbonization studies. You will guide engineering teams, coordinate with architects and owners, and ensure designs meet performance and sustainability targets.

The role is hybrid with travel to client sites; requires BS in mechanical engineering, 7+ years in HVAC for institutional/commercial buildings,

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering.
• 7+ years designing HVAC systems for institutional and commercial buildings, with experience leading project teams.
• Depth in central plant and hydronic system design, or in building energy modeling and life-cycle cost analysis.
• Working proficiency in a whole-building energy modeling and load calculation platform (IES VE, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or similar).
• PE license preferred.
• Comfortable presenting to clients and coordinating across disciplines.
• Able to carry several projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Run mechanical design from feasibility studies and utility master plans through construction documents and construction administration
• Design heating and cooling plants and their distribution: hot water, steam, chilled water, ground-source heat exchange, and water-source and air-source heat pump systems
• Design air-side systems, including air handling with energy recovery, radiant heating and cooling, and spaces that need tight temperature and humidity control
• Build and check load calculations and whole-building energy models, and compare system options on life-cycle cost
• Write control sequences and set the building automation strategy for your projects
• Lead decarbonization and electrification studies for campus and institutional clients
• Carry the mechanical scope on projects pursuing LEED, Passive House, Living Building, or WELL certification
• Review the work of the engineers and designers on your projects and develop them
• Coordinate with architects, owners, utilities, and contractors
• Represent the mechanical discipline in client meetings and design reviews

Skills

Leadership / project management

Client presentations

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Tools

IES VE

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

Job description

Saint Cyr Partners in Boston and New England offices seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design on large institutional projects, with emphasis on central plant, energy modeling, and decarbonization studies. You will guide engineering teams, coordinate with architects and owners, and ensure designs meet performance and sustainability targets.

The role is hybrid with travel to client sites; requires BS in mechanical engineering, 7+ years in HVAC for institutional/commercial buildings,