AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026
Lead Mechanical Designer
AGILE’s Client is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer with 8+ years of Building Systems design experience to join their growing MEP Consulting team in New York City.This opportunity offers engagement across architecturally significant, technically demanding, and highly coordinated Building Systems projects throughout the NYC market. Engineers within this environment support sophisticated healthcare, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and multidisciplinary developments while working closely…
- Location
- NYC, NY
- State
- New York
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $135,000 – $175,000
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Discipline
- Mechanical Engineering
- Specialty
- Building Systems – HVAC Design, Load Calculations, Mechanical Systems Design
- Market
- Healthcare | Commercial | Institutional | Energy and Utilities
- Credential
- PE preferred
- Bonus
- Yes
- Position ID
- 1156
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical and HVAC systems design across multiple project phases
- Support HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems coordination and design efforts
- Conduct load calculations and energy modeling utilizing eQUEST, Trane Trace, ENERGY STAR, and/or Carrier HAP
- Perform engineering calculations, technical specifications, and equipment selection activities
- Oversee QA/QC reviews and technical correctness of engineering deliverables
- Serve as Engineer of Record on applicable projects requiring signed and sealed drawings
- Coordinate across multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders
- Conduct field surveys, pre-bid meetings, and construction administration activities
- Provide mentorship, training, and technical direction to junior engineering staff
- Support proposal development, client management, and overall project execution efforts
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Approximately 12+ years of progressive Building Systems / MEP Consulting experience
- Strong background with HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems design
- Experience with energy efficiency, sustainability, and design-build construction is preferred
- Pofessional Engineering licensure preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and Building Information Modeling environments
- Experience utilizing energy modeling and load analysis software platforms
- Knowledge of LEED standards is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and technical documentation abilities
Why Consider?
This opportunity offers strong technical engagement across healthcare, laboratory, institutional, commercial, and high-performance building projects while allowing experienced professionals to continue developing within a collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment. Team members within this group gain direct involvement with project leadership, advanced mechanical systems design, energy-focused engineering solutions, QA/QC oversight, mentorship responsibilities, and long-term career growth opportunities within Building Systems Engineering. Confidential interviews are now being coordinated through AGILE for qualified candidates seeking continued leadership growth and advancement into senior project management responsibilities. Available now.
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