Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

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.

REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
Only permanent Administrative Engineers, applicants who are reachable on the Administrative Engineer open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.

Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.

ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

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.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.