Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer / Professional Engineer (PE)

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Location: Brooklyn, NY | Hybrid + NYC Field Work

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Compensation: $130,000 to $160,000

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Employment Type: Full-time, W-2

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About Urban Fire Control

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Urban Fire Control is a growing, full-service commercial fire protection company serving clients across all five boroughs of New York City. We install commercial kitchen fire suppression systems, service and clean hoods, perform inspections, service fire extinguishers, and coordinate FDNY filings.

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Our clients range from neighborhood restaurants and cafés to national brands.

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As we continue to grow, we are bringing more of our engineering capabilities in-house. We are looking for a licensed Professional Engineer who wants more than a traditional design role. This person will have the opportunity to take ownership of our mechanical engineering work and help shape the future of the engineering function at Urban Fire Control.

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Why This Role Exists

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Opening a restaurant, café, or commercial kitchen in NYC requires navigating mechanical design, field conditions, DOB requirements, inspections, and approvals.

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We want to make that process faster and more seamless for our clients by providing engineering, fire suppression, drafting, field support, and filings through one team.

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We are looking for an active New York State PE who understands commercial HVAC/mechanical systems and is comfortable taking a project from initial site survey through drawings, stamping, filing, and final approval.

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This is a hands-on role. You'll spend time designing at your computer, reviewing drawings, visiting project sites, and working directly with our operations, drafting, and field teams.

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What You'll Do

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• Design, review, and stamp mechanical plans for commercial projects throughout NYC
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• Serve as Engineer of Record and take professional ownership of your engineering work
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• Design HVAC and ventilation systems, including commercial kitchen exhaust, ductwork, hoods, and make-up air
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• Conduct site visits and field surveys to understand existing conditions before developing plans
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• Prepare and review mechanical drawings for NYC DOB submissions
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• File and manage projects through DOB NOW and Professional Certification
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• Respond to DOB objections and revise drawings as necessary to move projects toward approval and sign-off
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• Review drawings produced by drafters for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance
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• Prepare and/or review basic plumbing and gas drawings associated with commercial kitchen projects
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• Coordinate mechanical design with fire suppression, plumbing, architectural, and field scopes
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• Support special inspection and required DOB documentation as applicable
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• Work directly with ownership and operations to improve engineering workflows and processes
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• As the department grows, help establish engineering standards, evaluate technology, and participate in hiring future engineering team members
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What We're Looking For

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Required

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• Active New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license
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• Professional experience designing commercial HVAC, mechanical, ventilation, exhaust, or related building systems
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• Strong familiarity with mechanical drawings, ductwork, ventilation systems, and field conditions
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• Ability and willingness to stamp plans and serve as Engineer of Record
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• Comfortable conducting site surveys and visiting project locations throughout NYC
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• Hands-on working style and willingness to both produce/review drawings and support field work
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• Ability to commute to Brooklyn as the position transitions to a hybrid/in-office schedule
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Strongly Preferred

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• NYC DOB mechanical design and filing experience
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• DOB NOW and Professional Certification/Pro Cert experience
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• Experience responding to DOB objections
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• Commercial kitchen exhaust or restaurant engineering experience
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• Experience with range hoods, grease duct, make-up air, or similar ventilation systems
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• Knowledge of NYC Mechanical Code and NFPA 96
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• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
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• Familiarity with commercial kitchen fire suppression systems
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• Experience with special inspections and TR1/TR8 documentation
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• Familiarity with FDNY requirements and acceptance processes
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Don't check every preferred box? If you're a New York-licensed PE with a strong commercial HVAC/mechanical background and you're comfortable owning stamped drawings and working in the field, we'd still like to hear from you.

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What Success Looks Like

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You'll become the engineering expert our team can rely on from initial site conditions through DOB approval.

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Over time, you'll help Urban Fire Control develop a fast, repeatable engineering process that allows us to bring more work in-house, reduce dependence on outside engineering firms, and provide clients with a more seamless experience.

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As we expand, you'll also have the opportunity to help build and lead the engineering function , including having input into future hires, engineering processes, technology, and standards.

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Location & Schedule

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This is a hybrid role based in Brooklyn, NY , with regular travel to project sites throughout the five boroughs.

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Urban Fire Control is currently transitioning to a new Brooklyn office, so there may be greater remote flexibility initially. Long-term, candidates should be comfortable spending approximately three days per week in the office and/or field , with flexibility to work remotely when appropriate.

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Because understanding field conditions is an important part of producing accurate drawings, candidates should be comfortable visiting active project sites.

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Compensation & Benefits

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• Base salary: $130,000 to $160,000 , depending on experience
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• Full-time W-2 employment
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• Flexible paid time off within reason and based on project responsibilities
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• Professional liability/E&O coverage provided by Urban Fire Control
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• Job-related travel expenses covered
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• Mileage reimbursement or potential company vehicle, depending on arrangement
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• PE-related professional support
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• Significant autonomy over engineering work and processes
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• Opportunity to grow into leadership as the engineering function expands
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Please note that traditional medical, dental, and vision insurance are not currently offered.

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Why Urban Fire Control?

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This isn't a role where you'll simply receive drawings, stamp them, and move on to the next deliverable.

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You'll have the opportunity to become the engineering authority within a growing company .

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You'll work directly with ownership, have autonomy over how the engineering function operates, influence future engineering hires, and help develop the systems and processes the company uses as it scales.

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If you're a hands-on PE who wants ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to build something rather than simply inherit someone else's process, we'd like to meet you.