Senior Mechanical Engineer | New York, NY
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IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in its Manhattan office or Long Island. The role leads mechanical design or project management for moderate to complex building projects and supports larger, high-complexity projects. It involves engineering analysis, client advice, project delivery, mentoring, and collaboration, with a focus on high-performance, energy-efficient design.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer | New York, NY100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture IMEG is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in New York, NY (Manhattan office). This role leads design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects and supports delivery of larger, high-complexity projects with limited support from senior staff. You will provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients while supporting project management, engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry. The role also includes working within project budgets, mentoring, and collaborating across functions to meet project goals and client expectations, while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030. At a GlanceLocation: New York, NY (Manhattan office) or Long IslandDiscipline: MechanicalMarkets: Healthcare/Government/MunicipalOwnership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)Travel: Up to 20%Work Schedule: Full-time hybridSponsorship: Not available What You'll Do Technical Path* Lead design efforts for the analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.* Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.* Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports.* Interact with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information.* Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.* Provide in-process design reviews and implement quality control processes for mechanical system designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence.* Provide technical training and mentoring and technical assistance in resolving field issues with limited support from senior staff.* Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.* Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and participate in project interviews and presentations.ORProject Management Path* Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.* Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.* Create project schedules with targets for milestones and deadlines.* Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.* Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.* Ensure designs follow owner, IMEG, and code requirements, and that milestone deliverables, quality control processes, and construction technical support are completed in a timely manner.* Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling throughout design and construction.* Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.* Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.* Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders and approvals, and train, mentor, motivate, and develop client relationships. What You'll BringCandidates may qualify through either the Technical Path or Project Management Path below. Technical PathRequired Skills and Abilities* Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications* Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HV
How this job compares
Set against the 7,598 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$95–130K/yr218 salary ranges
- US median$45–59/hr383 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 304 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in New York and 7,598 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (6,305 postings).
- Education
- 5,232 of the 7,598 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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