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Exyte
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$105,252 / year median in New York
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer Exyte United States, York, Albany 201 Fuller Road (Show on map) Aug 25, 2026 Discover your exciting role
The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer participates in a collaborative team environment consisting of engineers and designers to develop construction documents and provide engineering support for HVAC wet and dry systems, plumbing, process piping, controls, and related mechanical systems. This role is responsible for leading complex engineering projects, providing technical direction and mentorship to project teams, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet client, project, and business objectives. The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer serves as a subject matter expert throughout all phases of project execution, from conceptual design through construction support and project completion.
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Performs engineering tasks for the design of utilities and HVAC (wet/dry) systems for high technology facilities including cleanrooms, general manufacturing/process facilities and institutional facilities
Prepares mechanical engineering calculations in support of HVAC systems design including heat load calculations, duct sizing, chilled water hydraulics, static pressure calculations, equipment sizing and selection
Plans and schedules discipline deliverables and activities including man-hour estimation, assigning personnel, and supervision of discipline personnel on the Projects
Develops manpower and labor cost requirements for a project and monitor them to aid in evaluating project schedule and budget
Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by discipline team
Develops of conceptual design, preliminary design and final design documents which would include calculations related to sizing and selecting of these systems, the development of Process and Instrumentation
Diagrams, general arrangements and sequences of operation associated with these systems
Works closely in coordination with the project team and other disciplines as well as other design offices
Coordinates with disciplines in the preparation and development of the deliverables and ensuring those other disciplines' inputs are incorporated
Works to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships both internal and external
Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
Other duties as assigned
Show your expertise
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
Professional Engineer (PE) License required
Nation Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record preferred
10+ years of experience
Good time management skills, strong work ethic and attention to details
Individual must possess strong communication and organizational skills
Strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, department leads, and client representatives
Energetic and self-motivated
Works to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships both internal and external
Thorough knowledge of codes and common industry standards related to the design of industrial and manufacturing facilities and systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft products
Ability to mentor and train junior staff
Advanced Technology experience preferred
Experience with Autodesk Building Systems Software
Consulting engineering experience preferred
Experience working within a team environment
Experience in the quality control review process
Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes