Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Stark Tech•Buffalo, NY

38d

About The Position

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. Stark Tech leads the market in providing cutting-edge 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.