Mechanical Engineer, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Core
Conduct field inspections and technical investigations of building water systems, HVAC, and cooling towers to prevent waterborne illness and ensure public health compliance.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (public health & building systems)
Builds
Technical guidance, standard operating procedures, and regulatory compliance reports for NYC building water safety
Domain
Public health / Environmental engineering / Building systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC system inspection, cooling tower evaluation, building water system analysis, root cause analysis, engineering plan review, water quality assessment, regulatory compliance knowledge, technical report writing, stakeholder collaboration, code interpretation
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license, experience with Legionnaires' disease prevention, knowledge of building codes, project leadership on complex engineering projects
Technologies
HVAC systems, cooling towers, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, wastewater systems, refrigeration equipment
Responsibilities
Review and interpret engineering plans for mechanical and plumbing systems, conduct field inspections of HVAC and water systems, identify risks contributing to waterborne disease transmission, perform technical investigations and root cause analyses, develop technical guidance and SOPs for water safety
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with regulatory oversight