About the Role
We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to function as a Project Manager, designing large-scale cooling systems, including selecting equipment, performing calculations, and coordinating with clients and other engineers.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring seamless communication and successful outcomes.
- Perform cooling and heat load calculations; Design, analyze, inspect, perform field testing, and troubleshoot engineered systems for central energy plants.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, electrical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration, ensuring all project requirements are met.
- Ensure designs adhere to Smith Engineering standards complying with building codes and standards; Assist in the production of construction documents, including specifications.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through direct communication and by presenting design options and progress reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline followed by 6+ years of experience working with HVAC projects including central plants.
- Ability to navigate a mechanical room and perform field surveys of piping systems.
- Experience performing Basic Engineering calculations along with AutoCAD; 3D modeling software preferred.
- Working knowledge of DOB now and NYC Department of Buildings processes and requirements.
- Experience assisting with construction administration and project management.
- Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, along with troubleshooting and problem solving-skills.
- Technical expertise in basic building systems knowledge.
- Must be located within 50 miles of New York City.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- 3D modeling software
- DOB now
- NYC Department of Buildings processes
- Construction administration
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Basic building systems knowledge
Location
- New York Metro area
- Manhattan office
- Customer sites
Work Type
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- 6+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
- Paid parental leave.
- Medical flexible spending account (FSA).
- Transit and parking accounts.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
About the Company
- At Smith Engineering, our vision is to create a sustainable future by improving operations and increasing efficiency in critical facilities.
- For more than a dozen years, we have been a leader in central plant design and optimization, building a reputation for discovering and solving facility mysteries, and improving central plant operations.
- By uniting expertise in design, energy, controls, and workforce development, we empower industry-leading clients to meet their operational and sustainability goals.
