Mechanical Engineer, Innovation

Brooklyn, NY

Full Time

Posted July 15, 2026

$100k - $130k

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This role is the go-to engineering resource for geothermal innovation at Brightcore, sitting within the Geothermal business unit.

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 3 years in HVAC, data center design & operation, hydronic, geothermal, or mission-critical mechanical design and analysis.
Strong grounding in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics; comfort reasoning through equipment performance metrics (COP, EER, approach temperatures, heat transfer rates).
Working proficiency with energy/load modeling tools (e.g., TRNSYS, EnergyPlus, HAP, or equivalent) and Excel-based engineering models.
Ability to carry ambiguous concept work — from first-light feasibility through prototype to product requirement — to a defensible, documented result without heavy supervision.
Fluent with AI tools.
Ability to do basic coding in python, or quickly come up the learning curve.
Office presence required at least three (3) days per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with final approval by direct supervisor.
No additional travel required.

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).
PTO
Financial Wellness Benefits
Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services
Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.