Project Designer II (Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering) – New York, NY

About the role

PVEDI is a national, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm providing comprehensive services across diverse industries and market sectors. We bring together creative and detail-oriented specialists to deliver high-value, personalized solutions to complex design challenges. With 7 offices across 5 states and a team of 175+ professionals, we combine the responsive culture of a small firm with the robust resources and expertise of a large company. Our integrated services include civil engineering, land planning, surveying, environmental consulting, structures design, building envelope consulting, MEP, forensics and inspection, compliance reporting, architectural design, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning—particularly for commercial, leisure, hospitality, residential, and planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and fire-protection distribution systems.
• Assists with walkthroughs and surveys of existing buildings, focusing on all components that impact energy consumption, including measurements, photos, and equipment inventory.
• Performs basic hand/Excel calculations and detailed computer simulated energy modeling calculations demonstrating energy savings of various construction solutions.
• Becomes well versed in communicating the nuances of New York City’s various laws, building codes, and legislation.
• Aids in preparing summary documentation (photo reports, site markups, verbal communication).
• Digital drafting of schematic and detailed construction documents of various mechanical, plumbing, and fire-protection projects in both AutoCAD and Revit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or applicable work experience.
• 2-4 years of mechanical engineering of buildings and/or design in support of various existing building projects and initiatives.
• Understanding of processes, compliance, and other design consulting and construction professionals.

Qualifications

The position is based in Manhattan, NY and will involve moderate travel mainly throughout the five boroughs. Job requires the ability to navigate urban, rural, and industrial sites. Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Must also be able to sit for extended periods of time in front of a computer terminal, proficiently operate a computer keyboard while looking at the screen, and operate general office equipment. Office is a temperature controlled, smoke free environment. Field Inspection performed in outdoor temperature extremes for brief periods of time, but mostly indoors.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or applicable work experience.
• 2-4 years of mechanical engineering of buildings and/or design in support of various existing building projects and initiatives.
• Understanding of processes, compliance, and other design consulting and construction professionals.

Benefits

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Pay

$70,000.00 Annually to $85,000.00 Annually

Schedule

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Openings

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