Hays · 20 hours ago
Mechanical/HVAC Lead Engineer (Engineer of Record - Licensed PE required) Must be commutable to NYC/CT
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yrHays is a boutique engineering firm with over 20 years of experience, seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee HVAC projects and develop their New York market presence. The role involves technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic growth responsibilities within the healthcare sector.
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Hiring Manager
Leon McAllister
Responsibilities
Serve as Engineer of Record and Responsible Charge for all HVAC projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and firm QA/QC procedures
Provide technical oversight, review, and final sign-off on HVAC designs, calculations, specifications, and construction documents
Maintain signatory authority for proposals, design documents, and QA/QC approvals
Lead HVAC system design for healthcare and complex building projects, including hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, laboratories, and medical office buildings
Perform and oversee load calculations, system selection, equipment sizing, and energy-efficient system design using industry-standard tools
Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, ASHRAE 170, FGI, NFPA, and applicable state and local codes
Establish and maintain HVAC design standards and QA/QC processes across projects
Mentor and technically guide HVAC engineers and designers, supporting skill development and consistency in deliverables
Participate in internal design reviews and support continuous improvement of engineering practices
Lead the firm’s New York HVAC engineering presence, supporting the growth of a virtual/satellite NY office
Develop and maintain client relationships in the New York market, particularly in healthcare and related sectors
Support hiring and onboarding of HVAC engineering staff as the NY presence grows
Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic growth initiatives related to the New York office and long-term brick-and-mortar planning
Qualification
Required
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
Experience in HVAC system design for healthcare and complex building projects
Ability to perform and oversee load calculations, system selection, equipment sizing, and energy-efficient system design
Knowledge of ASHRAE, ASHRAE 170, FGI, NFPA, and applicable state and local codes
Experience in technical oversight, review, and final sign-off on HVAC designs, calculations, specifications, and construction documents
Ability to establish and maintain HVAC design standards and QA/QC processes
Experience in mentoring and technically guiding HVAC engineers and designers
Ability to develop and maintain client relationships in the New York market
Experience in supporting hiring and onboarding of HVAC engineering staff
Ability to collaborate with firm leadership on strategic growth initiatives
Company
Hays
Hays is a leading global professional recruiting group, they are expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Hays plc.
Founded in 2000
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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