Mechanical Engineer, Innovation
Brightcore EnergyBrooklyn, NY
Full Time
Posted July 15, 2026
$100k - $130k
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Job Description
This role is the go-to engineering resource for geothermal innovation at Brightcore, sitting within the Geothermal business unit.
Key Responsibilities
- (Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)
- This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 3–5 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.
Benefits & Perks
- 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.
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