Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer (MEP) - Optimize Search Group

Position: Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer (MEP)
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
$120k $170k USD
Benefits: Comprehensive package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will take a leadership role in managing and overseeing mechanical engineering projects, especially within healthcare, aviation, and other critical facilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership: Serve as the Engineer of Record on select projects, ensuring quality and overseeing all technical aspects.
• Team Supervision: Mentor and guide engineering staff, conduct objective evaluations, and manage assignments within the team.
• Technical Direction: Collaborate with senior engineering management on training and mentoring initiatives, and establish design standards and specifications for projects.
• Project Coordination: Assign and supervise engineering tasks, maintain coordination across teams, and oversee system design processes.
• Construction Administration: Manage construction-related documentation, including field reports, responses to RFIs, and updates to project documentation.
• Financial Management: Coordinate with accounting on invoicing, monitor project accounts, and communicate with clients as needed to ensure timely payment.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate effective communication between project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Contract Administration: Prepare and manage project proposals, contracts, and service agreements.
• Reports and Analysis: Supervise the preparation of analyses and reports on system options and building conditions.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience: At least 12 years in MEP consulting, with a focus on critical facilities, healthcare, and large-scale aviation projects.
• Supervisory Background: Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role, with demonstrated experience in team management and mentoring.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in CAD and Revit, with strong hands-on design skills.

Benefits

The benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Health Screenings
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit and Parking Program
• Monthly Phone Stipend
• Flexible Work Schedule

This role provides a unique opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive and dynamic work environment focused on engineering excellence and impactful projects.