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. 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.