Senior Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Smith Engineering is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in the New York Metro area. You will split your time between our Manhattan office and various customer sites.

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. Our design, energy, controls and workforce training teams offers a joined-up service to industry-leading clients in the metro region, across the country and internationally.

Your Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design large-scale, critical facility cooling systems, including performing calculations, selecting equipment, developing contract documents and coordinating with clients, vendors, contractors and other engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Design: Design analyze, inspect, perform field testing, and troubleshoot central energy plant systems to deliver high performing results to your clients

• Coordination: Collaborate with clients, architects, electrical engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration, ensuring all project requirements are met.

• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure designs adhere to Smith Engineering standards and comply with building codes and standards; Assist in the production of construction documents, including specifications.

• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong client relationships through direct communication, by presenting design options and progress reports, and by providing excellent client service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline followed by 4-7 years of experience working with HVAC projects including central utility plants

• Experience performing all engineering calculations necessary for the development of hvac and central plant systems.

• Proficient in developing designs and drawings with 3D modeling software.

• Ability to navigate a mechanical room and perform field surveys of piping systems

• 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.

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.