Senior Mechanical Engineer | New York, NY

IMEG Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Hybrid work model

Job summary

IMEG Corporation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in New York, NY to lead large and complex mechanical-system projects for the vertical building industry. You will direct engineering work, perform analyses, and coordinate with clients to deliver integrated HVAC, plumbing and fire-protection solutions.

You will guide project teams, mentor staff, and ensure safety and quality across design and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Strong design and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Perform site assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff and junior engineers.
• Coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Lead project interviews and presentations.

Skills

Design techniques

Thermodynamics & heat transfer

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer | New York, NY

100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in New York, NY (Manhattan office) to lead large and highly complex mechanical-system projects for the vertical building industry. This role provides project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients while leading project management, engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight.

You will work within project budgets, lead training and mentoring efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The role advances high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: New York, NY (Manhattan office)

Discipline: Mechanical Healthcare

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 25%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

Technical Path

• Lead analysis and design efforts for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including detailed designs, specifications, and calculations.
• Conduct site assessments and prepare detailed analysis and technical reports.
• Work with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and build relationships.
• Perform in-process design reviews and apply quality-control processes to mechanical system designs, calculations, specifications, and correspondence.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and assistance resolving field issues with minimal support from senior staff.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and mechanical-engineering best practices, and lead research, development, and innovation efforts.
• Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead project interviews and presentations.

OR

Project Management Path

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors / Leaders during early project opportunities.
• Assist with design scopes, fee calculations, proposal generation, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone and deadline targets.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.
• Ensure designs meet owner, company, and code requirements, deliverables meet milestones, quality-control processes are completed, and construction technical support is timely.
• Coordinate design staff and project schedules through all design and construction phases, and lead progress meetings and meeting documentation.
• Lead project interviews and presentations.
• Resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

What You'll Bring

Candidates may qualify through either the Technical Path or Project Management Path below.

Technical Path

Required Skills and Abilities

• Mastery of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
• Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills

Project Management Path

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the project management career path; ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems

Required for Both Paths

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
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