Engineer, Mechanical (HVAC)
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) works in the Mechanical Engineering unit within the Port Authority’s Engineering/Architecture Design Division, providing engineering planning and design services across the Agency in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The role reports to the Principal Mechanical Engineer and is located at 4WTC. The position prepares mechanical engineering studies, contract drawings, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates. It evaluates project scopes and develops design criteria, design-service budgets, and schedules; provides technical advice to facility and other Port Authority personnel; audits consultant designs; and prepares mechanical engineering scopes for requests for proposals. The work includes design coordination, status, schedule, and budget reporting, and briefings for senior staff. Designs include HVAC systems and central heating and refrigeration plants for buildings and structures at Port Authority facilities. The role provides professional design services in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, codes, and the Quality Control Program. It involves site inspections and equipment-condition assessments, coordination across disciplines, review of shop drawings and submittals, resolution of field issues, preparation of internal and external communications and technical reports, and commissioning of HVAC systems. The position permits remote work up to one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least four years of diversified experience designing HVAC systems for commercial and industrial buildings and transportation facilities, central heating and refrigeration plants, and thermal distribution systems.
- Working knowledge of New York State, New York City, and New Jersey building and mechanical codes.
- Direct experience preparing contract drawings, technical specifications, and detailed construction cost estimates.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Revit MEP, and AutoCAD.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer license in New York or New Jersey.
- LEED AP or GA certification.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments involving multiple disciplines.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and prioritize as required.
- Proficiency in preparing contract documents, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Produce quality design services conforming to applicable design standards, guidelines, and codes.
- Prepare contract documents, including drawings, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates, and produce biddable and constructible drawings that meet project scope.
- Prepare mechanical engineering scopes of work and budgets for projects or studies.
- Perform site inspections and equipment condition assessments at Agency facilities.
- Resolve design issues and coordinate designs with other disciplines.
- Identify and recommend innovative solutions supported by analysis and consistent with codes, good engineering practice, and the Quality Control Program.
- Review shop drawings and submittals within schedule and resolve difficult field issues in a timely manner.
- Prepare internal and external memorandums, emails, and technical reports.
- Audit consultant engineering studies, designs, and construction contract documents.
- Perform commissioning of HVAC systems.
- Evaluate project scopes and develop design criteria, design-service budgets, and schedules.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to facility and other Port Authority personnel on mechanical engineering matters.
- Prepare mechanical engineering scopes for requests for proposals and coordinate design, status, schedule, and budget reporting; brief senior staff.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package; details are available through the employer’s benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
