Sr. Mechanical Engineer with a strong interest in mechanical systems to lead mechanical designs. Market sector concentrations may include K-12 and Higher Education, Federal, Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Transportation. This position is located in New York, NY.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
The successful candidate will be given all the necessary tools, software, and training to help make his or her working experience productive, fulfilling, and unconstrained. Your ability to support and enhance our department's collective ability to conceptualize and deliver mechanical designs aligning with our clients’ construction budgets, energy needs, and maintenance programs will be the key to your success at GFT!
The success of our multidisciplinary project teams depends on effective communication with emphasis on interdisciplinary coordination. Our mechanical work requires extensive coordination with Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Building Controls and Energy Management Systems specialists, and supply chain representatives. The large number of personnel involved provides for a stimulating working environment and one that requires excellent verbal and written communications skills.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Survey and studies of building mechanical equipment and systems.
- Design of HVAC systems, building automation systems, and plumbing.
- Technical direction of mechanical designers and technicians on specific projects.
- Progress and other report writing.
- Project specification writing.
- Project management.
- Proactive problem identification and resolution.
- Coordination and verification of project deliverables.
- Participate in business development meetings with prospective clients, proposal preparation and delivery, as well as general client interaction.
What you will bring to our firm:
- A BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
- P.E. is required.
- Must have 10+ years’ experience and the ability to independently design the following HVAC systems for both renovated and new facilities: Hydronic and steam boiler plants, chiller plants, terminal unit systems, distribution systems, and control systems.
- Must have 5+ years’ experience using energy modeling and heat load software to perform effective energy use analyses and heat load calculations.
- Must have strong understanding and working knowledge of psychometrics.
- Must have a thorough understanding of mechanical building codes, energy codes, and construction standards
- Must have a strong understanding of DDC controls, controls design, and operation
- Must command excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What we prefer you bring:
- Project Management experience is preferred.
- REVIT Experience with Architectural/MEP Packages and BIM360 is preferred.
- Plumbing experience is preferred.
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $190,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Location: New York, NYCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $$150,000 - $190,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
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