Lead Mechanical Engineer

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• Manages and coordinates in-house mechanical design projects, including responsibility for planning, scheduling, estimating, client contact, preliminary and final design/drawings, preparation of contract documents, bidding, field supervision, project inspection, and approval for conformance and payment, etc.
• Provides professional advice and judgment in application of building and fire codes, understanding of project procedures, processing of project documents, and relationships with clients.
• Maintains general familiarity with project and dialogue with client on matters related to project. May assign and supervise selected tasks to subordinate staff.
• Prepares recommendations on building maintenance.
• Maintains authority to seal and certify drawings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in mechanical engineering required
• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• New York State Mechanical Engineer license preferred

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