Senior Engineer, Mechanical

Description

If you’re a collaborative, team-oriented professional with a passion for advancing your career in Mechanical Engineering, Popli Design Group (PDG) is the place for you! We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and grow your career with a well-established and dynamic firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering evaluations, analyses, field inspections, design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead mechanical engineering analyses for existing and new building mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, applying current codes, standards, and technologies to develop safe, efficient, and optimized designs.
• Manage the mechanical scope of projects from initial design through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and client expectations are met.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior engineering staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support in their professional development.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of New York State Mechanical, Energy, and Plumbing Codes, as well as NFPA standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Experience, Education, and Certification 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of post-college engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in chilled and hot water systems, building HVAC systems, controls, plumbing systems, and fire protection systems.
• Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for schools, healthcare facilities, and municipal facilities is preferred.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.
• Travel to project sites throughout New York State may be required approximately 10% of the time.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout New York State as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

About Popli Design Group (PDG)

PDG is a well-established, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has proudly served clients since 1982. Over the past four decades, we have grown from a transportation engineering firm into a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations across New York State. Our depth of experience, technical expertise, and extensive portfolio of successful projects have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted partner to our clients.

Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Order.

Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.