Senior Mechanical Engineer — Central Plant & Energy Leader

Joseph Michaels International; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design for major institutional and commercial projects. You will emphasize central plant, energy modeling, and life-cycle cost analysis, guiding project teams and coordinating with architects and owners. Hybrid role with travel to client sites in New England.

You will present technical findings to clients and peers, and advance decarbonization initiatives across campus projects. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering
• 7 or more 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

HVAC system design

Project leadership

Central plant design

Energy modeling

Load calculations

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IES VE

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

Job description

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design for major institutional and commercial projects. You will emphasize central plant, energy modeling, and life-cycle cost analysis, guiding project teams and coordinating with architects and owners. Hybrid role with travel to client sites in New England.

You will present technical findings to clients and peers, and advance decarbonization initiatives across campus projects. A PE license is preferred.