Project Mechanical Engineer V
Cannon DesignBuffalo, New York
Full Time
Posted November 10, 2025
$118k - $147k
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Job Description
This position involves leading the mechanical engineering team in designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for large-scale buildings, providing technical guidance, overseeing project development from schematic to construction phases, and collaborating with clients and project teams to ensure quality, compliance, and project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and direct complex HVAC system design, including ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for large-scale buildings.
- Independently handle Mechanical disciplines and assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection designs as needed.
- Interface with clients and design team members to ensure project requirements are met.
- Serve as QAQC reviewer and oversee technical quality of engineering work.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to designers and engineering staff.
- Develop and review Revit BIM models for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems throughout project phases.
- Review and approve shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Participate in project meetings, including Owner, Architect, and Construction Administration meetings, focusing on project budget and coordination.
- Lead or participate in value engineering sessions to optimize project design and costs.
- Conduct site visits to verify conditions, observe construction progress, and ensure compliance with design intent.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience in mechanical engineering.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering in the United States.
- Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
- Ability to serve in QAQC process and as an independent reviewer.
- Must be a critical thinker and highly analytical.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus.
- Ability to perform complex design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for HVAC systems for large-scale buildings.
- Ability to prepare Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches, and detail drawings.
- Ability to perform Revit BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems as necessary.
- Experience in reviewing and accepting shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Ability to conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-through of sites.
- Must be a fully qualified professional capable of performing work with a high degree of latitude, including some ambiguity in work.
- Must be able to interface effectively with clients and project team members and attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding of project budget.
- Ability to respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Experience in conducting staff development activities including work planning, budget development, and scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Willingness to participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural Engineering team.
- Ability to oversee, guide, mentor, and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team, including directing the work of less experienced staff and developing/ presenting annual performance reviews.
- Ability to review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Ability to conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Willingness to participate in construction meetings and represent the company in project activities and business development.
- Must be physically capable of site visits that require a physical walk-through of the site.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of 117,708 to 147,084 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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