Principal Mechanical Engineer

Are you a visionary Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation and a successful history of leading projects? Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal (Director-level) Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will provide crucial technical expertise and leadership to their Building Environments Group. This is a hybrid position in Manhattan, New York.

Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional leadership for project teams as well as the broader group, driving successful outcomes and ensuring project objectives are achieved.

Mentor and coach colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and meaningful delegation within the team.

Work closely with clients, architects, and other team members as part of a dedicated and skilled group, collaborating to deliver world-class solutions.

Oversee the production of coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, site observation reports, schedules, and other project deliverables to ensure the highest quality standards.

Take ownership of building and sustaining productive client relationships, proactively addressing client needs and ensuring overall client satisfaction.

Direct multiple projects across the group, ensuring the successful implementation of engineering solutions while ensuring financial success.

Continually maintain and develop the highest standards of technical quality, staying at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices.

Ensure engineering practices, policies, and services align with the client's best interests and comply with current legislation and building codes.

Actively contribute to delivering profitable projects, monitoring financial performance, resourcing, and expenditure.

Technical Expertise:

Possess 15+ years of extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering design within the building services and construction industry.

Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant field.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of building codes and mechanical design principles.

Proven track record of successful project delivery in various sectors and regions.

Possess excellent technical knowledge of HVAC systems, and good technical knowledge of other MEP building systems, with an ability to investigate and provide effective solutions to technical challenges.

Adept at high-performance building design using electrified design solutions for both adaptive reuse and new building projects, with the ability to define the impact design solutions have on a buildings carbon footprint and a projects commercial viability.

Be a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or hold equivalent professional certification.

LEED AP accreditation is preferred, reflecting a commitment to sustainable design practices.

Familiarity with industry-standard software like Revit for detailed design drawings and computational analysis tools, such as CFD and energy modeling software, to develop innovative and energy-efficient solutions.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in a leadership capacity within an MEP Engineering Consultancy or related field.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and deadlines while ensuring client satisfaction.

A self-starter with a founders mentality with the ability to work independently, combined with the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team-based organization.

Expertise in mentoring and coaching junior engineers to foster growth and development within the team.

Proven success in business development, client acquisition, and maintaining long-term client relationships is an advantage.

What we offer:

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO 5 weeks in addition to 10 paid holidays

401k with company match

Hybrid working & summer hours

Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees

Global network of experts

Learning and development opportunities

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