Professional Engineer (PE) – Mechanical Engineering / Project Manager

Pritchard Industries•New York, NY

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About The Position

Pritchard Industries is seeking an experienced New York State Licensed Professional Engineer to lead mechanical engineering, building infrastructure, and capital improvement projects throughout New York City and Long Island. The role combines technical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities, overseeing projects from initial assessment and feasibility through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The successful candidate will bring extensive knowledge of commercial and institutional mechanical systems and applicable New York City building and mechanical codes. They will manage complex projects while maintaining quality, safety, budget, and schedule requirements, and will balance hands-on engineering oversight with contractor coordination and client communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New York.
At least six years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience, including project management and construction coordination.
Demonstrated experience managing mechanical engineering or building infrastructure projects from initial planning through completion.
Strong working knowledge of NYC and New York State building and mechanical codes, applicable local laws, permitting, and regulatory approval processes.
Extensive knowledge of commercial or institutional HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, pumps, piping, ventilation, controls, and central utility plants.
Experience preparing and reviewing engineering documents, project budgets, schedules, contractor proposals, and construction-related documentation.
Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate diverse project teams, and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
Ability to travel to project sites throughout New York City and Long Island as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects in occupied commercial, institutional, university, healthcare, or other complex facilities.
Experience with building automation systems (BAS/BMS), energy efficiency initiatives, decarbonization, and mechanical infrastructure modernization.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and project management software.
Experience with commissioning, preventive maintenance strategies, equipment lifecycle planning, and capital improvement programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable project management training.
Experience coordinating with NYC and New York State agencies, utility providers, and other authorities having jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, coordination, and execution of mechanical system upgrades, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
Develop, prepare, and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations, feasibility studies, and cost estimates.
Assess HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, central plant, and other building mechanical systems for performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and maintainability.
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, change orders, and overall project delivery.
Coordinate architects, consulting engineers, contractors, vendors, facility management teams, and regulatory agencies.
Apply applicable New York City and New York State building and mechanical codes, local laws, ordinances, and permitting requirements.
Support bidding, contractor selection, procurement, and technical and commercial proposal evaluations.
Conduct site assessments and construction inspections; review submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, and proposed change orders.
Develop construction phasing plans and coordinate equipment shutdowns to minimize disruption to occupied facilities and ongoing building operations.
Oversee construction progress, quality control, testing, commissioning, punch lists, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
Provide engineering recommendations, evaluate project risks, resolve technical issues, and communicate project status to clients, stakeholders, and company leadership.
Ensure projects meet applicable codes, approved design documents, contractual requirements, and established quality and safety standards.