Mechanical Engineer | HVAC Design Project Manager
14 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Your recruiting firm
- Founded in 2010 by Robin McFadden to bridge a gap in placing architects, engineers, and construction professionals in the tri‑state area.
- Operates as a 100% woman‑owned business with deep focus on AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) recruitment.
- Specializes in contract, temporary, temp‑to‑perm and direct‑hire across Building Engineering, MEP, Civil, Structural, Electrical, HVAC and more.
- Works nationwide with hundreds of architecture and engineering firms—from boutique practices to enterprise organizations.
- Manages everything from candidate sourcing to salary negotiation and start‑date coordination, reducing hiring friction.
- Distinctive approach ensures tailored matches: candidates only hear about roles that truly fit their skills and goals.
- Their team’s insider knowledge of MEP and AEC sectors ensures both efficiency for clients and career‑advancing placements for candidates.
Description
client communication
code compliance
design management
site surveys
design qa
- Communicates with clients on a regular basis.
- Applies applicable codes and standards to all MEP systems for all projects.
- Plans, coordinates, and oversees mechanical-related design activities throughout all phases of pre-construction.
- Conducts site surveys for existing conditions and construction progress.
- Manage engineering designs to ensure their design and quality are code-compliant and follow the client requirements, budget, and schedule.
Requirements
5+ years
bachelor's
autocad
hvac
nyc dob
cem
Excellent position for an HVAC Design Engineer / Project Manager with 5+ years of experience. MUST have a solid background in designing and managing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and design. You will not be doing any design (no AutoCAD or Revit design), rather, you will only be reviewing designs and managing the projects on site. 50% based out of the downtown Manhattan office, and the other 25% site visits and 25% WFH!! Can be fully remote in the near future as well, once established! (Office is based downtown near the Brooklyn Bridge)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required. (BSME preferred.)
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Mechanical Building Systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Strong understanding of the NEC, local, state, and international building codes.
- Must be able to perform local field visits in the NYC area.
- AutoCAD a MUST. (to check drawings, drafting is performed outside the US)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification would be a PLUS.
- Experience with HVAC systems in large multi-family and commercial buildings.
- MUST have experience with the NYC Department of Buildings.
- Strong problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, etc.
- Commissioning experience desired.
Benefits
health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Professional development assistance, etc.