Senior Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as second-in-command on the project team, working under the Associate to lead and manage all team functions and operations
• Supervise a team of design professionals, overseeing surveys, calculations, selections, and layouts across all project phases
• Direct the construction administration process, overseeing shop drawing review, field observations, and reporting
• Serve as a respected technical authority, providing direction and higher-level HVAC system design
• Operate as a project manager in support of Associates, transcending standard Job Captain responsibilities
• Collaborate with team leadership on client relationship management, ensuring client satisfaction and providing feedback for adjustments
• Support business development by maintaining strong turnaround on work and cultivating client relationships
• Assist the Associate with training, development, and project execution oversight of the design team
• Provide input on staffing and team member career development

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Designer, including at least 2 years in a Lead Designer role, on a professional engineering project team under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed professional engineer
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading engineering projects of various sizes and complexities
• 4-year Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) license favored
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven project management ability, with demonstrated experience managing direct reports against strict deadlines across multiple projects in a high-pressure environment
• Highly organized, composed under pressure, and possesses a keen eye for detail

Why Consider?

Design Manager seat, one step below Associate.

Direct CA leadership on complex NYC projects from a strong awarded-project pipeline.

Studio teams of up to 15 backed by a firm licensed across 35+ states.

A defined route to Associate.

Take on management responsibility early, with room to explore more than one specialty.

Clear expectations for advancement, laid out early and revisited as you grow.

A diverse mix of mission critical, healthcare, higher education, and commercial projects keeps the work interesting and your skills growing.

Extras like free financial planning and on-site fitness and wellness programs.

Benefits: retirement plan, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and EIT and PE licensure support.