Mechanical Engineer
Location: Brooklyn & Queens, NY
Position Overview
The Mechanical Engineer supports complex building systems in institutional or commercial environments. This role supports a large and diverse portfolio of churches, schools, and administrative buildings across Brooklyn and Queens. Many facilities include legacy infrastructure and large-volume worship spaces requiring thoughtful evaluation, maintenance oversight, and modernization planning. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for independently evaluating systems, troubleshooting operational issues, analyzing utility performance, and implement practical cost-saving and reliability improvements.
Core Responsibilities
Building Systems Oversight
• Manage replacement, operation, and specifications for steam and hydronic boiler
systems
• Support commercial HVAC systems (RTUs, pumps, heat exchangers, and distribution
systems)
• Assist with electrical power distribution systems
• Coordinate fire alarm, fire suppression, and elevator systems
• Review drawings, submittals, and technical specifications
• Develop maintenance scopes and performance-based service specifications
• Perform or manage troubleshooting of system failures
• Support capital planning and modernization projects
Energy & Utility Management
• Analyze electric, gas, and oil utility bills for billing errors
• Identify submetering opportunities
• Resolve shared meter or allocation discrepancies
• Track abnormal consumption patterns
• Identify and implement energy cost-reduction opportunities
Controls & Optimization
• Support and optimize HVAC controls and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Evaluate system scheduling, staging, and performance
• Recommend operational improvements for comfort and efficiency
• Assist with sustainable energy and performance initiatives
Qualifications
• 3–7 years of progressive hands-on facilities, mechanical, and electrical engineering
experience
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, and electrical distribution
• Experience analyzing utility billing and energy performance
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Experience in institutional and multi-building portfolios
• Strong written and organizational skills
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in MS Suite, Microsoft Excel (data analysis), Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with HVAC controls and Building Management Systems strongly preferred
• Ability to travel frequently to properties throughout Brooklyn and Queens
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.