Smith Engineering
Engineering
Sr.MechanicalEngineer
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“Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Smith Engineering. Skills: Project Management, Cooling systems design, Client coordination. Manage project lifecycle. Design cooling systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet operational goals; Meet sustainability goals
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Troubleshooting
Split time office/customer sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, 6+ years HVAC experience, Central plants experience, Navigate mechanical room, Perform field surveys, Basic Engineering calculations, Construction administration experience, Project management experience, Located within 50 miles of NYC
Nice to Have
3D modeling software preferred, Working knowledge of DOB now, NYC Department of Buildings processes
What You'll Do.
Manage project lifecycle
Design cooling systems
Coordinate with clients
Coordinate with engineers
Analyze engineered systems
Inspect engineered systems
Perform field testing
Troubleshoot engineered systems
Ensure designs adhere
Comply with building codes
Build client relationships
Present design options
Present progress reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with clients; Coordinate with architects; Coordinate with electrical engineers; Coordinate with contractors
Communication Scope
Client communication; Verbal communication; Written communication; Present design options; Present progress reports
Process & Methodology
Project Management, Construction administration
Full Job Description
Smith Engineering is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our 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. By uniting expertise in design, energy, controls, and workforce development, we empower industry-leading clients to meet their operational and sustainability goals. YOUR ROLE We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to function as a Project Manager, designing large-scale cooling systems, including selecting equipment, performing calculations, and coordinating with clients and other engineers. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring seamless communication and successful outcomes. - Technical Design: Perform cooling and heat load calculations; Design, analyze, inspect, perform field testing, and troubleshoot engineered systems for central energy plants - 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 complying 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 and by presenting design options and progress reports. QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline followed by 6+ years of experience working with HVAC projects including central plants - Ability to navigate a mechanical room and perform field s
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