Mechanical Engineer (Senior level, Healthcare Industry)

Skill Fill LLC4 months ago
New York, NY, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Can work from either location: New York, NY ( Manhattan ); Long Island, NY

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Company name will be disclosed on a call. Relocation assistance provided.

Looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in a brand-new Manhattan office, to lead the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare-focused mechanical systems—including HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection. In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients and multi-discipline teams to develop code-compliant, high-performing solutions that support safe, efficient, and resilient facilities.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of healthcare mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) from concept through construction
  • Serve as a technical leader for project execution, coordination, and delivery across internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes, improve constructability, and support integrated design outcomes
  • Support client communication and technical decision-making throughout project development
  • Guide quality control efforts and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and Company practices
  • Provide construction administration support, including responses to RFIs/submittals and field observations as needed
  • Mentor and support the growth of engineering staff through technical guidance and project leadership

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree: in Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license:
  • Experience: 14+ years of experience
  • Mastery of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
  • Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
  • Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills
  • Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
  • Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays

Why Join Us

The company puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Mechanical Engineering - Healthcare Team Highlights

  • Design HVAC systems, central plants, building automation and controls, and energy recovery solutions.
  • Use lifecycle analysis, rapid energy modeling, and sustainable design practices to support occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and reduced energy consumption.
  • Deliver innovative, high-performance mechanical designs for complex facilities, including hospitals.
  • Contribute to award-winning energy-efficient HVAC design work recognized through ASHRAE Technology Awards.
  • Support healthcare projects such as Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care and Radiology and Brooklyn Hospital Center Emergency Department Expansion.

Pay

$130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

  • Have at least 14 years of experience
  • Ability to sell work and develop client relationships

License/Certification

Professional Engineer (PE): (Required)

Ability to Relocate

New York, NY 10018: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018

Required Skills

Plumbing Systems Design
Effective Communication
Problem Solving
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Engineering Calculations
HVAC Design
MS Office Suite Proficiency
Client Relationship Development
Quality Control
Technical Documentation
Fire Protection Systems Design
Sustainable Design Practices
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
Mentoring and Training