Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Stark Tech; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and Disability insurance

Wellness Program

Career development

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in New York is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical to lead projects in mechanical building systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience in energy-driven projects and expertise in HVAC system design. Join a fast-growing organization offering competitive pay and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical building systems or energy-driven infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing engineering or cross-functional teams.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transform mechanical system requirements into energy-efficient building solutions.
• Lead projects from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver systems that perform as designed.

Skills

HVAC system design

Load calculations

Equipment selection

Air distribution

Fluid distribution

Central plant systems

BAS platform integration

Performance optimization

Customer-facing communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry software for modeling

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical

Advance your career with the Stark Tech team. We’ll shape your future together!

Stark Tech is a total optimization provider of facilities and energy solutions. We integrate systems, offer energy-efficient equipment and services, and provide building analytics to help customers meet sustainability goals. Our large-scale equipment converts waste to renewable natural gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, we enhance the utility grid with microgrid and battery energy storage solutions, along with solar development consulting services. Join Stark Tech to be part of the future of energy transformation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• HSA employer contribution
• Life and Disability insurance
• Wellness Program (participation incentives)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive pay
• Career development

How do you excel in this position

Stark Tech is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical who excels by transforming mechanical system requirements into high-performance, energy-efficient, and fully integrated building solutions. You lead projects from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning, applying deep technical expertise in HVAC, hydronics, central plant systems, and air distribution to ensure every design is safe, code-compliant, and optimized for long-term reliability. You thrive at bridging early pre-construction solutioning with detailed engineering and field execution—collaborating across mechanical, electrical, structural, controls, and architectural teams to deliver systems that perform as designed in the real world. Through technical leadership, clear communication, and mentorship of engineering and design staff, you elevate project quality, improve constructability, reduce risk, and strengthen Stark Tech’s reputation for delivering high-performance mechanical infrastructure.

What are we looking for

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical building systems or energy-driven infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing engineering or cross-functional teams.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in HVAC system design, load calculations, equipment selection, air and fluid distribution, and central plant systems.
• Experience defining sequences of operation and integrating mechanical systems with BAS platforms.
• Proven ability to conduct system retrofits, upgrades, and performance optimization analyses.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, safety standards, and environmental/regulatory considerations.
• Skilled in creating Basis of Design documents, narratives, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating mechanical designs with electrical, structural, controls, and architectural teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with industry software tools for modeling, analytics, and design.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and influence cross-functional project teams.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to convert technical value into meaningful business outcomes for customers and internal stakeholders.

Working with us

Our fast-growing organization offers competitive pay, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career growth within the company. If you’re a motivated individual with a sense of accountability, resiliency, and a dedication to providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to get in touch with us.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Facilities Services