Assistant Mechanical Engineer for the Division Property Management PM

About the Agency:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the citys housing and diversity and strength in the citys neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.

-We maintain building and resident safety and health
-We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability
-We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.
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Your Team:

The Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) leads the agencys effort to protect the Citys investment in affordable housing and ensure that properties remain stable and affordable over the long-term. APM actively monitors the performance and regulatory compliance of projects sponsored supervised and owned by the City and connects people to affordable housing opportunities.

The Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) is composed of three divisions which includes the Divisions of Asset Management Property Management and Housing Supervision.

The Division Property Management which provides technical resources to all areas of the Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) assisting in supervision of repairs and maintenance of Family Centers monitoring construction repair work preparing repair scopes violations removal and other technical assistance.

Your Impact:

As the Assistant Mechanical Engineer you will work closely with the Deputy Director.

Your Role:

Your role as the Assistant Mechanical Engineer will support the design inspection and maintenance of mechanical systems within HPD-managed buildings and facilities. Under general supervision the selected candidate will assist in ensuring that all mechanical installations and repairs comply with NYC Building Codes agency standards and energy efficiency requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the design review and preparation of plans and specifications for HVAC plumbing and other mechanical systems.
Conduct field inspections to verify installation and operation of equipment including boilers and elevators.
-Perform annual boiler and gas line inspections as required under HPS and Local Law 152.
-Troubleshoot mechanical equipment failures and prepare recommendations for corrective action.
-Support preventive maintenance planning and energy efficiency initiatives.
-Review contractor submittals shop drawings and project documentation.
-Ensure work meets safety quality schedule and budget requirements.
-Coordinate with internal departments contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
-Prepare reports and maintain accurate project and inspection records.

Preferred skills

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
-A bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills:

-Knowledge of mechanical system design installation and maintenance practices.
-Familiarity with NYC Building Code ASHRAE standards Local Law 152 and related regulations.
-Strong analytical communication and organizational skills.
-Proficiency with AutoCAD Revit or similar design software.
-Experience with municipal or institutional building systems.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications extensions or status changes including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application

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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a masters degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time