SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)/General Support Services (GSS), Bureau of Space and Design Unit is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II, who is able to work on numerous tasks concurrently, able to work independently with high attention to detail, self-motivated, proactive, flexible, has a strong problem solving mindset, has good mechanical aptitude, has excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to meet project deadlines in a fast pace evolving environment.

General Support Services (GSS) is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer II to function as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, who will:

- Serve as a consultant on major engineering matters.

- Conduct or directs a significant portion of research on very complex and important engineering projects.

- Prepare original proposals and reports of a complex nature.

- Serve as team leader on a project of great technical complexity or with potential impact on Agency engineering operations and or infrastructure.

- Design and prepare plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, or repair of building mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, sprinklers.

- Perform all mechanical computations and analyses such as cooling and heating loads, energy analysis, cost comparison, equipment sizing and selection, hydraulic calculations, design flow, head, and pressure losses for HVAC, sanitary, domestic water, and fire protection systems.

- Ensure projects are designed with maximum resource efficiency and sustainable building practices, including that HVAC conversion projects provide the most cost-effective design and construction.

- Conduct field investigations for Mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing/Fire Protection problems at facilities and provides thorough and complete engineering reports with recommendations for appropriate actions.

- Review consultant’s designs, calculations, and specifications of existing and new systems and makes complete evaluations with recommended action.

- Work closely with agency staff, consultants, other governmental representatives, landlords, and contractors in seeing that project objectives are recognized and attained.

- Participate in construction administration activities, such as: Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites and attend construction meetings. Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs). Review shop drawings submitted by Contractors. Review and submit recommendations on pending change orders. Participate in substantial completion inspections and prepare detailed punch lists of items which must be corrected by contractor(s). Interpret relevant Building Code to non-technical staff.

- Sign and seal engineering and other official documents.

- File projects at Department of Buildings (DOB), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), New York City Fire Department (FDNY), and other authorities having jurisdiction.
- Oversee the development of the unit’s quality standards and procedures.

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the mechanical engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

- Strong Computer Skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office applications, energy modeling and load calculation software.

- LEED certification is a plus

- Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards, as well as LEED compliance requirements.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.