Senior Mechanical Engineer

$115,000 - $140,000/Yr

Rochester Industries Placement - Penfield, NY

Full-time - Senior

Penfield, NY

About the position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in leading engineering evaluations and analyses, conducting field inspections, and creating design drawings and technical specifications. This position requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, particularly as they apply to building systems. The engineer will be responsible for performing standard mechanical engineering analyses of both existing and new mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, ensuring that designs are optimized according to the latest codes and technologies. The role also involves mentoring and coaching junior staff, providing them with technical guidance and support as they develop their skills in the field. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to engage in cost estimations and collaborate with other team members to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy modeling and be familiar with tools such as Carrier HAP, TRANE TRACE, or EQUEST. Experience with LEED certification processes and commissioning is also preferred, as the company values sustainable and efficient design practices. The work environment is professional and primarily office-based, although the role may require occasional travel to job sites within New York State, estimated at about 10% of the time. The engineer will need to be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting at a computer and may need to lift items weighing up to 15 lbs. This position offers a competitive salary range of $115,000 to $140,000 per year, reflecting the experience and expertise required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering evaluations and analyses, field inspections, design drawings, technical specifications and cost estimations.
• Lead and perform standard mechanical engineering analysis of existing and new building mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems utilizing the latest codes and technologies to provide optimized designs.
• Coach/Mentor junior staff as a technical expert.

Requirements

• Knowledge of NYS Mechanical, Energy and Plumbing codes, NFPA.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Energy Modeling experience (Carrier HAP, TRANE TRACE, or EQUEST), LEED Green Associate and Commissioning experience, preferred.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology.
• NYS PE required.
• 10+ years of post-college experience.
• Specific areas of expertise include chilled and hot water systems, industrial process related mechanical, building HVAC, controls, plumbing systems and fire protection.
• Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for schools, healthcare facilities and commercial projects is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Energy Modeling experience (Carrier HAP, TRANE TRACE, or EQUEST)
• LEED Green Associate
• Commissioning experience