Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical) – Renowned MEP Firm, New YorkAbout the firmOur client is an established, principal-led architecture, engineering and interior design firm with more than 35 years in practice and offices in New York and Pennsylvania. Its principals stay hands-on in every project, from planning and design through to completion.Healthcare is one of the firm's core markets. It delivers MEP engineering for some of the largest health systems in the Northeast, with client relationships going back more than 20 years, across hospitals, ambulatory centers, ICUs and specialist clinical suites.The firm also works in mission critical, life sciences, education and research, so you'll have variety alongside a strong healthcare pipeline.The roleYou will own the mechanical design on the firm's healthcare projects from schematic design through construction administration. Recent work shows the scope: a 165,000 SF ambulatory center, a trauma care ICU and hospital core expansion, cardiac care and cath lab suites, interventional radiology and a pediatric OR.Because architects, engineers and interior designers sit under one roof, you'll work alongside the design team from day one rather than as a downstream consultant. Expect some travel to hospital sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There is a clear path to Senior Mechanical Engineer, with scope to work on mission critical and life science projects too.Key responsibilitiesDesign HVAC systems for healthcare spaces: ORs, ICUs, isolation rooms, pharmacy (USP 797/800), imaging and labsRun load calculations, energy analysis and equipment selections (chillers, boilers, AHUs, exhaust, humidification)Lead pressurisation, air change and filtration strategies to meet infection-control requirementsProduce and check drawings, specifications and calculations from SD through CDsCoordinate with in-house architects, structural, electrical and plumbing teams in RevitSurvey existing conditions in occupied hospitals and plan phased, live-environment worksSupport construction administration: submittals, RFIs, site visits and punch listsAttend client and design meetings with hospital facilities and infection-control teamsGuide and review the work of junior engineers and designersRequirementsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related)5+ years of HVAC design at an MEP consulting or A/E firmHealthcare project experience, ideally hospitals or ambulatory care in live environmentsWorking knowledge of FGI Guidelines, ASHRAE 170, NFPA 99/101, and the building and energy codes of NY, NJ and PALoad calculation and modelling software: Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP or equivalentProficiency in Revit (MEP) and AutoCADClear communicator, comfortable in front of hospital clientsEIT required; PE license or clear path to PE preferredNice to havePE license in NY, NJ or PA (or eligible for comity)LEED AP or WELL APExperience preparing submissions for NJ or PA Department of Health review, and Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA)Work for major regional health systems in NY, NJ or PAExposure to mission critical, data center or life science / lab projectsExperience in an integrated architecture and engineering practiceWhat's on offerBase salary $100k–$130k, depending on experience and licensureMedical, dental and vision cover, 401(k) and PTOPE exam and professional development supportHybrid workingA defined route to Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project ManagerHow to applySend your CV to Tom Jones at Plan B Climatech: tom@planbclimatech.com.All conversations are confidential.