Agarabi Engineering, PLLC, is a woman-owned, NYS-licensed, Brooklyn-based mechanical engineering firm focused on the energy efficiency and decarbonization of buildings in the NYC Metro Area. We are seeking a&nbsp;Senior Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to lead a 2-4 person project team as a full time hire with immediate to 2-month-delayed start.
This is a hybrid role requiring residency in the New York Metro Area. We expect 20% of time to be spent on-site during the summer, spring, and fall and 40% of time to be spent on-site during heating season. For sites that require PPE or COVID screening, employer will facilitate access to applicable testing or equipment. Remote or in-person work is left to employee discretion.
The new hire will&nbsp;lead&nbsp;projects in the following services categories:
<ol>
<li>Energy auditing, decarbonization road-mapping, and capital planning
<ul>
<li>Analysis of utility bills and operations and maintenance logs, comparing them to those of similar buildings</li>
<li>Visual inspection of building HVAC systems and enclosure</li>
<li>Identification of possible building upgrades to reduce energy use and carbon emissions or improve facility operations and tenant health and safety.</li>
<li>Development of cost/savings analysis and calculations to support recommendations</li>
<li>Maintenance of excel for above information, maintenance of notes from site visits</li>
<li>Drafting and editing technical and non-technical reports for client and stakeholder review</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Commissioning, including new construction and retro-commissioning, for energy code or LEED
<ul>
<li>Review of construction documents and generation of recommendations to improve constructability, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and operations</li>
<li>Review of submittals, code requirements, and development of testing plans</li>
<li>Inspection of installations of building equipment</li>
<li>Review and performance of terminal unit pre-functional and functional testing</li>
<li>Documentation of review comments and inspection findings in issues logs and memos</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>HVAC and enclosure design, especially of all-electric systems, using CAD and/or Revit</li>
<li>HVAC troubleshooting, O&amp;M planning, and general energy efficiency consulting</li>
<li>Local law and state or utility project compliance</li>
</ol>
Employee will be required to have demonstrable experience with lead or support of at least 2 of the above service categories. Experience can be during a prior job, coursework, outside certifications, or a university or extracurricular project.
We are a small, fast-growing team in a dynamic, mission-driven industry providing considerable opportunity for employee growth and advancement. This position is ideal for a candidate who is a creative problem solver, a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. A passion for mitigating climate change and optimizing building performance is required.
Some of our past and current projects in the above service categories include:
<ol>
<li>All-electric HVAC Design for an affordable housing cluster in Harlem via the HPD-NYSERDA Pilot</li>
<li>Comprehensive decarbonization plan for a large airport terminal in NYC</li>
<li>Numerous Local Law 97 decarbonization roadmaps for NYC multifamily and commercial buildings</li>
<li>Numerous Integrated Physical Needs Assessment with 15-year capital plans for affordable and supportive housing facilities</li>
<li>LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning for a corporate HQ in Times Square</li>
<li>Campus-wide heating system design for 28-acre State Park in Harlem</li>
<li>Energy master plan for landmarked school campus in Brooklyn Heights</li>
<li>Commissioning of a 2-story health clinic inside an affordable multifamily building in the Bronx</li>
<li>IR scan and enclosure efficiency report for large museum on the Upper West Side</li>
</ol>
More information about who we are and what we do can be found at www.agarabiengineering.com or on our LinkedIn page.
Required knowledge, skills, and qualifications:
<ol>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or related trade/technical college degree in engineering or related STEM field</li>
<li>Experience in at least 2 of the following: HVAC Design, Commissioning, Energy Auditing</li>
<li>6+ years relevant work experience</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in full MS Office suite, including Teams, Sharepoint, Onedrive, etc.</li>
</ol>
Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:
<ol>
<li>Certifications, licenses, or postgraduate degrees such as: Master&rsquo;s degree, PE, RA, CEM, CEA, BCxP, CMVP, Passive House, LEED AP/O+M, certifications or courses in HVAC, refrigerant, etc.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ASHRAE Standards, NYC Energy Code, and/or NYC Local Laws 84, 87, &amp; 97</li>
<li>Demonstrable project management skills, certifications, or experience</li>
<li>Working proficiency in energy modeling</li>
<li>Familiarity with construction management or commissioning software</li>
</ol>
Benefits and Compensation:
We offer health insurance, hybrid work, educational stipends, 3-weeks PTO, and more

Agarabi Engineering is a woman-owned, NYS-licensed, and NYC-based mechanical engineering firm focused on decarbonization and energy efficiency in NYC buildings. We specialize in engaging in a hands-on and customized manner to assist building owners, decision-makers, and tenants in finding cost-effective ways to operate buildings more efficiently, more cleanly, and with improved cash flow.
Our services include:
<ul>
<li>ASHRAE Level I-III Energy Audits w/decarbonization focus</li>
<li>HVAC &amp; Enclosure Design</li>
<li>Commissioning (LEED, NYCEEC, or Retro-)</li>
<li>MEP troubleshooting &amp; general energy efficiency consulting</li>
</ul>

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Agarabi Engineering, PLLC, is a woman-owned, NYS-licensed, Brooklyn-based mechanical engineering firm focused on the energy efficiency and decarbonization of buildings in the NYC Metro Area. We are seeking a&nbsp;Senior Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to lead a 2-4 person project team as a full time hire with immediate to 2-month-delayed start.
This is a hybrid role requiring residency in the New York Metro Area. We expect 20% of time to be spent on-site during the summer, spring, and fall and 40% of time to be spent on-site during heating season. For sites that require PPE or COVID screening, employer will facilitate access to applicable testing or equipment. Remote or in-person work is left to employee discretion.
The new hire will&nbsp;lead&nbsp;projects in the following services categories:
<ol>
<li>Energy auditing, decarbonization road-mapping, and capital planning
<ul>
<li>Analysis of utility bills and operations and maintenance logs, comparing them to those of similar buildings</li>
<li>Visual inspection of building HVAC systems and enclosure</li>
<li>Identification of possible building upgrades to reduce energy use and carbon emissions or improve facility operations and tenant health and safety.</li>
<li>Development of cost/savings analysis and calculations to support recommendations</li>
<li>Maintenance of excel for above information, maintenance of notes from site visits</li>
<li>Drafting and editing technical and non-technical reports for client and stakeholder review</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Commissioning, including new construction and retro-commissioning, for energy code or LEED
<ul>
<li>Review of construction documents and generation of recommendations to improve constructability, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and operations</li>
<li>Review of submittals, code requirements, and development of testing plans</li>
<li>Inspection of installations of building equipment</li>
<li>Review and performance of terminal unit pre-functional and functional testing</li>
<li>Documentation of review comments and inspection findings in issues logs and memos</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>HVAC and enclosure design, especially of all-electric systems, using CAD and/or Revit</li>
<li>HVAC troubleshooting, O&amp;M planning, and general energy efficiency consulting</li>
<li>Local law and state or utility project compliance</li>
</ol>
Employee will be required to have demonstrable experience with lead or support of at least 2 of the above service categories. Experience can be during a prior job, coursework, outside certifications, or a university or extracurricular project.
We are a small, fast-growing team in a dynamic, mission-driven industry providing considerable opportunity for employee growth and advancement. This position is ideal for a candidate who is a creative problem solver, a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. A passion for mitigating climate change and optimizing building performance is required.
Some of our past and current projects in the above service categories include:
<ol>
<li>All-electric HVAC Design for an affordable housing cluster in Harlem via the HPD-NYSERDA Pilot</li>
<li>Comprehensive decarbonization plan for a large airport terminal in NYC</li>
<li>Numerous Local Law 97 decarbonization roadmaps for NYC multifamily and commercial buildings</li>
<li>Numerous Integrated Physical Needs Assessment with 15-year capital plans for affordable and supportive housing facilities</li>
<li>LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning for a corporate HQ in Times Square</li>
<li>Campus-wide heating system design for 28-acre State Park in Harlem</li>
<li>Energy master plan for landmarked school campus in Brooklyn Heights</li>
<li>Commissioning of a 2-story health clinic inside an affordable multifamily building in the Bronx</li>
<li>IR scan and enclosure efficiency report for large museum on the Upper West Side</li>
</ol>
More information about who we are and what we do can be found at www.agarabiengineering.com or on our LinkedIn page.
Required knowledge, skills, and qualifications:
<ol>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or related trade/technical college degree in engineering or related STEM field</li>
<li>Experience in at least 2 of the following: HVAC Design, Commissioning, Energy Auditing</li>
<li>6+ years relevant work experience</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in full MS Office suite, including Teams, Sharepoint, Onedrive, etc.</li>
</ol>
Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:
<ol>
<li>Certifications, licenses, or postgraduate degrees such as: Master’s degree, PE, RA, CEM, CEA, BCxP, CMVP, Passive House, LEED AP/O+M, certifications or courses in HVAC, refrigerant, etc.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ASHRAE Standards, NYC Energy Code, and/or NYC Local Laws 84, 87, &amp; 97</li>
<li>Demonstrable project management skills, certifications, or experience</li>
<li>Working proficiency in energy modeling</li>
<li>Familiarity with construction management or commissioning software</li>
</ol>
Benefits and Compensation:
We offer health insurance, hybrid work, educational stipends, 3-weeks PTO, and more

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