Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Brooklyn & Queens, NY •Full-time

Position Overview

The Mechanical Engineer supports complex building systems across a large and diverse institutional portfolio — churches, schools, and administrative buildings throughout Brooklyn and Queens.

Many of these facilities include legacy infrastructure and large-volume worship spaces that require thoughtful evaluation, maintenance oversight, and modernization planning. This is a hands-on, independent role for an engineer who can evaluate systems, troubleshoot operational issues, analyze utility performance, and implement practical, cost-saving improvements that also improve reliability.

Core Responsibilities

Building Systems Oversight

• Manage replacement, operation, and specifications for steam and hydronic boiler systems
• Support commercial HVAC systems, including 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
• Ability to travel frequently to properties throughout Brooklyn and Queens

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Suite — Microsoft Excel (data analysis), Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with HVAC controls and Building Management Systems strongly preferred