Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

**New York City Metro Area Hybrid **

Arena Staffing has partnered with an employee-owned MEP engineering and design consulting firm in the New York metro area that is hiring an Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leadership role across HVAC design, project delivery, client relationships, and team development.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer who wants more than pure production work. The person hired will have responsibility for technical design, project management, client service, and the continued growth of the local mechanical practice.

Why you will want this role. Here is what’s in it for you.

• Employee ownership: Employees participate in an ESOP, providing an opportunity to build long-term equity in the organization.
• Hybrid schedule: The position offers a structured hybrid model with three days per week in the office.
• Clear path into broader leadership: This role combines technical ownership with project management, staff leadership, and client development.
• Strong total rewards package: In addition to the base salary, the company offers eligibility for a conditional bonus, comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and transportation benefits.
• Established MEP environment: The engineer will work alongside experienced technical professionals on multidisciplinary building systems projects while helping develop the local team.

Role Snapshot

The Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will serve as a mechanical discipline leader across multiple MEP projects.

The role combines hands-on HVAC engineering with project management and team oversight. The selected engineer will help guide mechanical design strategy, manage project execution, coordinate with other disciplines, support construction-phase activities, and maintain relationships with architects, owners, and other clients.

This position also carries responsibility for helping expand the local mechanical engineering practice through client development and team leadership.

What You Will Own

• Lead HVAC system planning, selection, engineering, and design across multiple building projects.
• Prepare and review mechanical drawings, calculations, technical analyses, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Manage multidisciplinary MEP project teams through design and project delivery.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to mechanical engineers, designers, and support staff.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with electrical, plumbing, architectural, structural, and other project disciplines.
• Support construction administration, field observations, and technical issue resolution.
• Manage client communication and provide consistent technical and project support throughout assignments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, owners, and other local clients.
• Support the growth and development of the local mechanical engineering team.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience within MEP consulting or building systems design.
• Strong HVAC design and building systems knowledge.
• Experience managing MEP projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous team leadership or staff-management experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes and mechanical design standards.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Professional Engineer license.
• LEED accreditation.
• Experience with building-performance or energy-modeling software such as IES VE.
• Experience developing client relationships within the architecture, engineering, owner, or developer community.

Interview Process

Interview details will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process.

Compensation, Benefits and How to Apply

Base Salary: $130,000 to $165,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The overall compensation and benefits package includes:

• Eligibility for a conditional bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Transportation benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year’s

This is a hybrid opportunity requiring three days per week in the office within the New York metro area.

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