Principal Mechanical Engineer

FTC Firm is currently seeking a passionate and innovative Principal Mechanical Engineer to support our client. Our client is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards.

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Job Description : As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise and leadership to our Building Environments Group.

Key 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.

Requirements :

• 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 building’s carbon footprint and a project’s 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.

Preferred 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 founder’s 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.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

• Building services and construction industry : 10 years (Required)
• Building codes and mechanical design principles : 10 years (Required)
• HVAC systems and other MEP building systems : 10 years (Required)
• Mechanical engineering : 10 years (Required)

License / Certification :

Professional Engineer License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

Manhattan, NY (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

Manhattan, NY : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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