Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead

Jacobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Stock

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a lead mechanical engineer to serve as the technical authority on complex building design and renovation projects in New York. You will direct multidisciplinary teams focusing on HVAC and central utility systems, guiding strategic design and ensuring rigorous quality assurance across initiatives.

The role requires a PE license with 15+ years of progressive experience, a track record of leading large projects, and strong engagement with executive clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration with at least 15 years of progressive experience in building systems design.
• Must have proven leadership of large, complex projects and interface with executive-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering for complex building design and renovation projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in HVAC and central utility systems, providing strategic design direction.
• Ensure quality assurance and maintain high technical standards across projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Design

Building Systems Design

Technical Leadership

Project Management

BIM

Quality Assurance

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Engineering Calculations

Sustainable Design

Business Development

Code Compliance

Strategic Design Direction

Technical Coaching

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Serve as the lead mechanical engineer and technical authority for complex building design and renovation projects across various sectors. Lead multidisciplinary teams in the development of HVAC and central utility systems while providing strategic design direction and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) registration with at least 15 years of progressive experience in building systems design.
• Must have a proven track record of leading large, complex projects and interfacing with executive-level clients.

Key Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• HVAC Design
• Building Systems Design
• Technical Leadership
• Project Management
• BIM
• Quality Assurance
• Client Relationship Management
• Mentoring
• Engineering Calculations
• Sustainable Design
• Business Development
• Code Compliance
• Strategic Design Direction
• Technical Coaching
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• Executive Deferral Plan
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
• Paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Merit increases
• Performance discretionary bonus
• Stock