Project Mechanical Engineer V
Cannon DesignBuffalo, New York
Full Time
Posted December 11, 2025
$118k - $147k
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Job Description
This position involves leading the mechanical engineering team in designing and overseeing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for large-scale projects across various sectors, providing technical leadership, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with clients and project teams throughout all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and direct complex HVAC system design, including ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for large-scale buildings.
- Independently handle all 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 the review of shop drawings for compliance.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to designers and engineering staff.
- Prepare Revit BIM models of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems throughout project phases.
- Review and approve shop drawings, change orders, and RFI responses to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Conduct site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress.
- Participate in or lead value engineering sessions to optimize project design and costs.
- Coordinate with project team members and attend project meetings, including owner and architect meetings.
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.
- Experience in conducting site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-through of sites.
- Ability to attend and participate in construction meetings and owner, architect, and construction administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding of project budget.
- Experience in participating or leading value engineering sessions with architectural and engineering teams.
- Experience in conducting staff development activities including work planning, budget development, and scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Ability to respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Experience in overseeing, guiding, mentoring, and providing technical leadership to designers and engineering team members.
- Experience in overseeing the use of engineering software related to energy modeling.
- Must be a fully qualified professional capable of performing work with a high degree of latitude, including some ambiguity in work.
- Physical ability to conduct site visits that may require walking through construction sites.
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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