HVAC / Mechanical Engineer — New York City

Hovland Barnes•New York, NY

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

An established company supporting construction projects is expanding its mechanical team in NYC. The portfolio is broad — hospitals and labs, K-12 and university campuses, plus commercial interiors from restaurants and retail to hospitality and workplace — so no two projects look alike. This is a hybrid setup with limited travel.

Requirements

4+ years designing HVAC systems for buildings
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or related) from an ABET-accredited program
Licensed PE, or ready to get there within a couple of years (EIT counts in your favor)
Knowledge of ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, and NEC
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office
Clear communication with clients, contractors, and team members
Reside in the NYC area and able to work a hybrid schedule

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with IBC, IMC, IPC, or IECC
Healthcare, life-science, or education project experience
Plumbing design knowledge
Drive to eventually lead the mechanical discipline

Responsibilities

Take mechanical designs from first concept all the way through construction closeout
Calculate heating and cooling loads and run energy models (Trace 700 or similar); apply psychrometric analysis to size and select equipment
Build system design calculations and specify HVAC equipment
Manage energy code compliance (ComCheck, Title 24) and research code questions, raising design issues with the EOR, Design Lead, or PM
Survey existing buildings and document HVAC systems and site conditions in the field
Draft specifications, design documents, engineering reports, and technical studies
Align your design with architects, other disciplines, and stakeholders
See projects through construction: review submittals, answer contractor RFIs, walk punch lists