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22d ago

Mechanical Engineer (High-Rise Residential – MEP)

New Empire Corp Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY

22d ago

$130k - $180k/yr Full time BIM Bim / Revit Design

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Job Description

New Empire Corp is hiring an experienced Mechanical Engineer (MEP) to lead HVAC and mechanical systems design for high-rise residential buildings across New York City. This onsite role in Brooklyn, NY 11220 supports landmark projects and combines design ownership with active construction-phase involvement. The compensation range is $130,000 to $180,000 per year, based on experience.

What you’ll do

You will drive mechanical (HVAC) system design for high-rise residential and mixed-use buildings, ensuring systems are sized, optimized, and coordinated for real-world installation.

Lead HVAC design, including central plant, distribution systems, risers, and zoning strategies.
Perform load calculations and support system optimization for energy efficiency and performance.
Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams from design through construction.
Create and review construction documents, specifications, and mechanical drawings using BIM with Revit preferred.
Ensure compliance with the NYC Mechanical Code, ASHRAE 90.1, and applicable building regulations.
Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and resolve field coordination issues during construction.
Support the commissioning process and system testing during construction closeout.
Participate in value engineering to reduce cost while maintaining performance and comfort standards.
Conduct site visits to verify installation quality and address field issues.

What you bring

Minimum 15 years of mechanical engineering experience in building systems.
Strong experience in high-rise residential HVAC design.
Proficiency with HVAC design tools such as Trane Trace, HAP, or an equivalent.
Strong understanding of NYC Mechanical Code and ASHRAE standards (including ASHRAE 90.1).
BIM coordination experience ( Revit MEP preferred ).
Ability to manage complex coordination across multiple disciplines.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with NYC high-rise residential or luxury condominium projects.
Familiarity with central plant systems, VRF systems, and energy-efficient building strategies.
Experience working with developers, architects, and construction teams in fast-paced environments.
PE license preferred, not required.

Tools and standards

BIM (Revit preferred), Revit MEP, Trane Trace, HAP, and ASHRAE 90.1.

Compensation and benefits

Salary: $130,000 to $180,000 per year (based on experience). Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year.

Performance-based bonus opportunities.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid time off
Opportunity to work on landmark high-rise residential developments in New York City.

Language and work location

Language: Chinese (Required)
Work location: In person

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23d ago

(NPI) Engineer – HVAC Air Handling Units (AHU)

AIT Global Inc Owatonna, MN

Owatonna, MN

23d ago

$45+/hr Full time Building Automation Design Engineering Electrical Design

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Job Description

AIT Global Inc is seeking an experienced (NPI) Engineer focused on HVAC Air Handling Unit (AHU) launches for both custom and standardized commercial and industrial air handler configurations. This onsite role in Owatonna, MN supports system and digital design ownership, cross-functional coordination, and readiness for testing and validation to meet program timelines and cost targets.

Responsibilities

System Design: Select components based on applicable regulatory requirements and target product specifications.
Early Development Collaboration: Work with Electrical and Thermal Design teams during initial development stages.
CAE Partnership: Collaborate with the CAE team to support digital evaluation and optimization of the system.
Digital Design: Design and optimize sheet metal enclosures, structural frames, coil arrangements, and fan assemblies while minimizing changes to the existing value chain ecosystem.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between Design Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Facilities, and Production Operations to achieve product launch timelines and target BOM costs.
Testing & Validation: Coordinate unit readiness for testing and lead communication with the test agency.
Pilot Builds: Lead phase-gate reviews, prototype builds, and pilot runs for new AHU configurations, including validation of process capabilities, cycle times, and line balances.
Supply Chain & Supplier Quality: Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate supplier capabilities for specialized components including fans, coils, dampers, VFDs, and controls; support PPAP activities.
Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with UL 60335-2-40: 2025 and ASHRAE requirements.

What You Will Own

System design and assembly design for new AHU configurations.
Buy/Make Ready BOM planning, along with drawings and technical documents.
Engineering deliverables that support safety, energy-efficiency expectations (ASHRAE/AHRI), and cost and quality standards for new HVAC equipment.

Pay

USD 45.00 per hour

Work Location

Onsite in Owatonna, MN

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25d ago

Lead Thermal Systems Engineer

Trane Technologies La Crosse, WI

La Crosse, WI

25d ago

$124k - $173k/yr Full time Design Engineering Engineering Heat Exchanger

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Job Description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Lead Thermal Systems Engineer for onsite work in La Crosse, WI to lead concept development, design, and design verification of heat exchanger and fluid flow components for global refrigeration products.

Responsibilities

Mentor thermal systems and product systems engineers across HVAC design and analysis.
Lead technology, productivity, and new product development efforts for new components and improvements to existing product function, reliability, and cost.
Own process and tool development to enable design and integration of new heat exchange components across Commercial HVAC product lines.
Serve as a heat exchanger subject matter expert and support technical design reviews beyond assigned projects.
Drive modeling process improvements to enhance performance and reliability, improving accuracy and speed while reducing testing requirements.
Organize laboratory testing and data analysis for product design and verification.
Partner with suppliers to obtain component designs that meet product requirements.
Lead short-duration ad hoc engineering teams to support heat exchanger product and technology roadmaps.
Collaborate effectively across functional groups including development, production, design, marketing, and suppliers.
Perform occasional overnight travel, including internationally (approximately 10%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of HVAC or heat exchanger work experience.
Professional Engineer or Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.
Fundamental knowledge of vapor compression HVAC technologies and components using high, medium, and low-pressure HCFC, HFC, and HFO refrigerants.
Knowledge of single and two-phase fluid flow for air-to-refrigerant and water-to-refrigerant evaporators and condensers, including ability to develop physics-based performance models.
Understanding of design, performance prediction, and cost analysis for air-to-refrigerant and water-to-refrigerant heat exchangers, including refrigerant evaporation and condensation processes.
Strong understanding of computer simulation tools and theory for HVAC system design.
Quality and customer service orientation in engineering design.
Ability to understand, condense, and organize technical information to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
Resilient team player with capability to contribute as a team member or lead.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Self-starter with high energy and strong career commitment.
Ability to make progress by delivering results and completing projects in a multi-tasking environment.

Benefits

Health insurance
Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
Fertility coverage
Adoption/surrogacy assistance
401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (up to 8% company contribution)
15 vacation days
9 paid holidays
3 floating holidays
Sick leave
Educational and training opportunities through company programs, including tuition assistance and student debt support

Work Schedule

Monday to Thursday: onsite with colleagues
Friday: choose work location based on what your work requires

Compensation

Compensation type: Salary
Annual base salary range: USD 123,721 - 173,004
Base pay range (listed): $123,721.66 - $173,004.99

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26d ago

Mechanical Engineer (Manifolds/Liquid Cooling)

Tate Access Floors Inc Columbia, MD

Columbia, MD

26d ago

$110k - $130k/yr Full time Ansys Computational Fluid Dynamics Computational Structural Analysis

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Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer (Manifolds/Liquid Cooling) will serve as a primary subject-matter expert for CFD and FEA analysis supporting fluid flow and pipe stress assessment, along with airflow, thermal, and structural evaluation across Tate Access Floors Inc’s data center infrastructure product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary SME for CFD and FEA analysis across relevant product platforms.
Run and interpret CFD studies for airflow distribution, pressure drop, thermal performance, and heat rejection for cooling and fluid manifolds, Air Handling Units (AHUs), and related data center airflow and thermal management components.
Perform FEA simulations to assess structural integrity, vibration, fatigue, and thermal stress, and to support material and thickness optimization for manufacturability and cost.
Develop, validate, and maintain analysis methodologies, assumptions, and best practices.
Collaborate with mechanical design engineers from concept through production release, using simulation outputs to guide product architecture and design decisions.
Validate designs against industry standards and internal performance criteria.
Provide engineering analysis support for customer-specific applications and bids.
Support Sales Engineering with performance validation, custom configurations, technical responses, and customer presentations.
Translate complex simulation results into clear, customer-ready insights.
Support correlation between simulation results and analytical or physical test results.
Assist with prototype testing plans and instrumentation strategies, and identify gaps between analytical predictions and real-world performance to drive improvements.
Standardize CFD/FEA workflows, templates, and documentation.
Mentor junior engineers and cross-functional teams on simulation fundamentals.
Stay current with emerging data center cooling technologies and analysis techniques.
Maintain compliance with the Code of Conduct and related Policies, including the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy and the Product Compliance Policy, and ensure duties align with compliance goals, laws, regulations, and market demands.
Raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to a supervisor, manager, leadership team member, or via the confidential whistle blower service.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (required).
Hands-on, practical experience with CFD and FEA tools applied to HVAC and thermal-fluid systems for Data Centers or a related industry.
Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and heat transfer, HVAC systems and airflow management, and structural mechanics and materials.
Proven ability to perform end-to-end simulations independently, from setup through interpretation.

Tools and Technologies

ANSYS Fluent/CFX, Solidworks Flow Sim, Autodesk CFD, OpenFOAM, ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, NASTRAN
On-Shape, SolidWorks, Creo
Python, journal files, macros

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: USD 110,000–130,000 per year
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with personalized guidance from a Health Advocate
401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance
Efforts to reduce manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in the primary supply chain
Career scope and advancement, skills development, and mentorship and development
Highly collaborative, supportive, and social culture

Preferred Experience

Experience in data center infrastructure, liquid cooling, and HVAC equipment
Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines related to data centers
Experience supporting customer-facing engineering or pre-sales efforts
Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Thermal/Fluids or Structural focus

Key Competencies

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance simulation accuracy with project timelines
Clear technical communication with engineering and non-technical stakeholders
Comfort working across multiple product platforms and priorities

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26d ago

Lead Engineer, Systems Development

Trane Technologies Davidson, NC 🇺🇸 Remote

Davidson, NC

26d ago

$124k - $173k/yr Full time Automation Controls Engineering Design

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Job Description

Lead Engineer, Systems Development role supporting thermal management system design across the data center and semiconductor ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in thermal management system design for the data center and semiconductor ecosystem while maintaining broad HVAC systems and product knowledge
Build deep understanding of equipment operation, limitations, and apply this knowledge to system design, analysis, controls, and operation with a critical lens
Develop thermal management systems using Trane or sourced equipment and controls, including project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, creation of commercialization content and tools, and system validation
Support system-level reference design strategy and execution by influencing and delivering deep technical analysis with partners, customers, and peers
Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering problems independently with minimal supervision
Act as subject matter expert to improve existing systems and processes
Collaborate with and influence product teams to achieve shared objectives
Provide periodic routine to intensive technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to large projects
Analyze system issues using appropriate modeling tools and techniques; partner with modeling and simulation specialists when new tools are needed
Develop and document thermal management system modes, sequence of operations, and other system-level control requirements
Perform field validation through digital and jobsite fulfillment and analysis activity
Provide key technical support for Trane business pursuits, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams
Develop and deliver technical presentations for customers and industry association events
Serve on industry association committees (such as ASHRAE) to support development of technical materials, codes, and/or standards
Travel overnight 5–15% depending on assigned projects; some international travel possible

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with a strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background
Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering work experience
Ability to travel independently both domestically and internationally
Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is required

What You Will Bring (Preferred)

MBA is beneficial but not required
Completion of the Trane Graduate Training Program is beneficial but not required
Professional Engineering license is beneficial but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is required
Experience with PLC controls is a plus
Experience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution is a plus
Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems is desired
Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background is a plus
Strong technical skills with curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
Technically creative while grounded in real-world feasibility
Thorough and objective analysis
Ability to collaborate with and influence others
Self-motivated and disciplined; able to transfer knowledge to other groups
Good stand-up skills in front of customers and field sales force
Polished and professional with customers and in professional societies
Strong written and oral communication skills; can identify key ideas and develop organized content for diverse stakeholders
Ability to speak and write in English
Ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation

Annual base salary range: USD 123,721 - 173,004
Compensation type: Salary
Incentive eligible: Yes
Sales commission eligible: No

Location

Davidson, NC (remote)

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28d ago

Building Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or Designer or Entry Level

dHA engineering Pasadena, CA

Pasadena, CA

28d ago

$800 - $1,600/wk Full time Electrical Engineering Cad Design Design

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Job Description

dHA engineering is seeking a Building Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, Designer, or entry-level professional to assist with the design and development of commercial and industrial building systems. This role supports engineering deliverables, field verification, and coordination within a multidisciplinary consulting environment.

Role Overview

The position focuses on engineering calculations, system layouts, construction documentation, and on-site evaluation to support design development and project assessments. The selected candidate will contribute to feasibility studies, technical specifications, and coordination across architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines.

Responsibilities

Develop and support design work for commercial and industrial building systems.
Prepare engineering calculations, equipment sizing, system layouts, schedules, and construction documents.
Perform site visits to evaluate existing conditions and inform design development and project assessments.
Support feasibility studies and evaluations of existing building systems.
Assist with technical specifications and preliminary project budgeting preparation.
Coordinate engineering designs with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines.
Apply applicable building, energy, safety, and engineering codes and standards.
Review drawings and technical documentation to maintain coordination and design consistency.
Communicate with project team members, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (required).
EIT/FE certification or progress toward certification (preferred).
AutoCAD and/or Revit experience (preferred).
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency (preferred).
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Electrical Focus

Utility services and electrical distribution systems.
Load and demand calculations.
Panel schedules and single-line diagrams.
Lighting and power systems.
Life safety, telecommunications, and security systems.
Voltage drop and fault-current calculations.
Knowledge of applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Electrical Code (CEC), and other relevant codes and standards.

Mechanical Focus

HVAC systems and equipment.
Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Mechanical equipment selection and sizing.
Plumbing systems and coordination.
Energy-efficient building systems.
Knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing, energy, and building codes and standards.

Technology Stack

AutoCAD
Revit
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook

Compensation and Location

Location: Pasadena, CA (onsite)
Salary: USD 800 - 1,600 per weekly

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience and Education

Three or more years of relevant commercial or industrial building design experience preferred for experienced Engineer and Designer positions.
Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

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29d ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Air Conditioning)

C&L Refrigeration Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

29d ago

$120k - $130k/yr Full time Senior Engineering HVAC

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Job Description

C&L Refrigeration is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Air Conditioning) to support HVAC design-build projects for non-residential facilities. This on-site role in Los Angeles, CA (work includes on-the-road responsibilities) focuses on HVAC calculations, system engineering design, and permit-ready documentation.

Role Responsibilities

Conduct complete HVAC system design calculations, including heat load calculations, duct and pipe sizing, routing, and detailed system design.
Prepare plans and specifications suitable for permit submittals for non-residential HVAC projects.
Specify HVAC equipment and system accessories for layout and integration.
Attend job walks to collect field information needed for accurate HVAC system design.
Size and design HVAC systems including air-cooled and water-cooled configurations such as AC, chillers, ventilation fans, controls, pumps, and related components.
Complete additional engineering and design tasks assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency with EnergyPro, Blue Beam, and AutoCAD.
Experience in the HVAC air conditioning industry.
Knowledge of common air conditioning systems, including heat pumps, package AC systems, split AC systems, VRF systems, chiller systems, boilers, ductwork, and ventilation systems.
Familiarity with non-residential HVAC system design and calculations.
Knowledge of California building and mechanical codes and ASHRAE standards.
An engineering degree and an active California Professional Engineering license are preferred.