JOB DESCRIPTION

The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to becoming the premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer.

Reporting to Executive staff in the Division of Technical Affairs and Code Development, the Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer will work on mechanical code-related issues, and on various technical subject matters. The individual, with minimum supervision, is responsible for:

• Researching and reviewing the use of mechanical appliances, devices, and materials not otherwise approved for use by the NYC Mechanical Code.
• Preparing mechanical system descriptions, narratives of design alternatives, code interpretations, and other similar technical reports.
• Reviewing requests related to standards like ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 15.2, ASHRAE 34 and ASHRAE 90.1.
• Attending meetings with industry stakeholders, city agencies and/or elected officials and their staff regarding electrical code equipment and installation.
• Researching complex technical issues and responding to inquiries submitted by engineers and architects with regards to the NYC Mechanical Code, NYC Construction Codes, and other standards, often under tight deadlines.
• Researching and reviewing applicable referenced design standards, codes, and other related laws and rules.
• Leading meeting with members of the industry to provide technical assistance of a complex nature.
• Planning, assigning and reviewing of projects assigned to other mechanical engineers in the Engineering unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Candidates must have experience in high pressure (3,000-15,000 psig) system design. - Candidates must have experience in pressure relief valve sizing and system design. - Candidates must possess design skills and knowledge of connector materials, their properties and manufacturing methods. - Candidates must have experience in designing air distribution systems, hydronic systems, automatic temperature controls systems, and calculating cooling/heating loads. - Candidates who possess knowledge in the requirements of the New York City Construction Codes will be given priority consideration. - Candidates must possess knowledge of mechanical engineering principles to facilitate developing code provisions. - Candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, writing and analytical skills. - Candidate must possess the ability to write complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner. - Candidate must demonstrate ability to multi-task and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Researching and reviewing the use of mechanical appliances, devices, and materials not otherwise approved for use by the NYC Mechanical Code.
• Preparing mechanical system descriptions, narratives of design alternatives, code interpretations, and other similar technical reports.
• Reviewing requests related to standards like ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 15.2, ASHRAE 34 and ASHRAE 90.1.
• Attending meetings with industry stakeholders, city agencies and/or elected officials and their staff regarding electrical code equipment and installation.
• Researching complex technical issues and responding to inquiries submitted by engineers and architects with regards to the NYC Mechanical Code, NYC Construction Codes, and other standards, often under tight deadlines.
• Researching and reviewing applicable referenced design standards, codes, and other related laws and rules.
• Leading meeting with members of the industry to provide technical assistance of a complex nature.
• Planning, assigning and reviewing of projects assigned to other mechanical engineers in the Engineering unit