Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Plumbing

Join our dynamic engineering team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer leading HVAC and plumbing system design for educational transportation government and public works projects. This role combines hands-on engineering project management and team leadership delivering high-quality designs from planning through construction while ensuring compliance with all building and energy codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical engineering projects including HVAC plumbing hydronic systems DX refrigeration air-handling and fire protection design.
• Conduct field investigations load calculations energy modeling and code compliance reviews.
• Produce review and manage mechanical/plumbing design documents (Revit AutoCAD).
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate with clients architects contractors and code officials for project approvals.
• Manage project budgets schedules and quality control; prepare invoices and reports.
• Support business development proposals and client presentations as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License OR EIT with PE eligibility within 612 months.
• 12 years of mechanical/plumbing engineering experience on large-scale projects.
• Proficient in Revit MEP AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with IESVE or Carrier HAP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical plumbing and energy codes; experience in load calculations and energy modeling.
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commissioning certifications (CxA BCxP) and project management certifications (CAPM PMP).
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build Design-Build P3).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Why Join Us:

• Work on high-impact public and private projects.
• Opportunity to lead projects from concept to construction.
• Collaborative environment with professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Work Conditions:

• Full-time onsite in Newark NJ.
• Office-based with occasional field visits; some lifting required (up to 25 lbs).