Technical Trainer (Part-Time)

Smith Engineering; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements

Paid parental leave

Medical flexible spending account (FSA)

Transit and parking accounts

401(k) with company match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Flexible PTO

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Part Time Technical Trainers to join their team in New York. The role involves delivering technical training in renewable energy and Chiller Plant Design. Candidates should have experience in HVAC, strong training facilitation skills, and preferably a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Benefits include employer-paid insurance, paid parental leave, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong training facilitation experience with diverse adult audiences.
• Experience in HVAC, Facilities Management, or related fields.
• Willingness to grow as a facilitator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned training content effectively.
• Administer post-session documentation and client records.
• Continuously improve course materials based on feedback.
• Update materials with SME input to align with outcomes.

Skills

Training facilitation

HVAC knowledge

Adaptability to various learning styles

Technical concept explanation

Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent field experience

Job description

Smith Engineering is seeking Part Time Technical Trainers to join our team in the New York Metro area. You will split your time between our Manhattan office and various customer sites.

At Smith Engineering, our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities. For more than a dozen years, we have been a leader in central plant design and optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries, and improving central plant operations. By uniting expertise in design, energy, controls, and workforce development, we empower industry-leading clients to meet their operational and sustainability goals.

Your Role

We are building the premier technical training organization to support our clients in renewable energy and Chiller Plant Design. We’re hiring part-time Technical Trainers who combine credible, hands‑on technical expertise with the ability to deliver exceptional experiences for our target audience. This role is a contributor to our Training Group and is vital to the execution of client training.

Responsibilities:

Training delivery

• Deliver assigned training content to achieve specific content objectives

• Adapt to variable audience types and learning styles

• Maintain professional learning environment

• Sustain energetic & engaging atmosphere

Training administration

• As needed: complete post-session documentation: attendance records, client surveys, training delivery recordings, exams/knowledge checks administration

• Ensure client records are accurate and submitted on time

Quality Measurements

• Post-training surveys results

• Client feedback

• Learning Team Success Pillars

Content Alignment/Accuracy

• Incorporate feedback to continuously improve course materials and delivery

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure course materials align with targeted outcomes

The successful candidate will operate as a mission-focused, team-oriented contributor that partners cross-functionally throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering strongly preferred, or equivalent “in the field” experience / professional trade-schooling

• Extensive experience with HVAC, Facilities Management and Maintenance, or other related fields

• Training facilitation experience required, along with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse adult audiences

• Experience facilitating training in a variety of modalities (hybrid, in-person, virtual) is preferred

• Willingness and desire to grow skills as a facilitator

• Comfort tailoring content depth, as needed, across multiple proficiency and experience levels

• Dependable, disciplined, self-starter, and continuous learner

Must be located within 50 miles of New York City

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.

• Paid parental leave.

• Medical flexible spending account (FSA).

• Transit and parking accounts.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Flexible Paid Time Off.