Hvac Engineer Jobs in New York
Hvac engineer jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated across commercial real estate, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, and large-scale municipal infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level technician to senior mechanical engineer. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established employers like Tishman Construction, Turner Construction, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital maintain ongoing hvac engineering demand. The most sought-after specialties right now are energy efficiency retrofits, building automation systems, and LEED-compliant mechanical design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
ARCADIS is currently searching for a Mid to Senior HVAC Engineer, with 7-12 years’ experience, to join our Water - Building Design Services team, out of our White Plains, NY office. This is a hybrid position with an expecation to be able to be in our White Plains, NY office at least two days a week.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a self-motivated engineer to join a global leader and make an immediate impact, leading projects and mentoring junior staff. The Mechanical Engineer will be involved in a variety of HVAC design projects, with support from a strong nationally recognized technical staff, at one of the best-qualified consulting firms, around the world. They will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge to not only lead projects, but to also manage clients and direct the development of design & construction projects and participate on a variety of project pursuits within this market.
Role accountabilities:
Design:
This will be a design focused role that will involve HVAC design & construction services for commercial, municipal, and industrial water / wastewater facilities to a diverse client base in the Northeast and across the US. The ideal candidate will be able to develop design projects from inception to completion, and prepare complete construction packages for the engineering and construction of mechanical systems for clients. You will serve as a key resouce to take direction from HVAC Management for design projects to determine needs and provide viable solutions. AutoCAD and/or Revit knowledge is required at the ability to feel comfortable communicating design strategies to a drafting department in order to create construction documents.
Senior Leadership:
In this role you will be expected to lead a junior engineer and design/drafter on multiple projects simultaneously and utilize technical knowledge and experience to develop teams' overall capabilities. As part of this position you will be accountable for servicing as a Project and/or Task manager for the planning, design and construction of mechanical systems for water / wastewater treatment facilities. Arcadis works on a lot of interdisciplinary projects and you will be required to coordinate and execute project deliveralbes with other disciplines and/or the Senior Project Manager. To be successful in your role you will need to demonstrate strong technical and leadership experience leading a team of 1 or more, coordinating and managing task and/or project work as a Mechanical Engineer. This is a client facing role and you must be comfortable with client management and relationship building skills; this includes preparing and developing proposals and presentations, participation in client interviews, managing client expectations, etc.
Project Administration:
As a leader you will be responsbile for budgeting and delivering schedules for assignments. Part of this responsibility will be preparing packages for the procurement of equiptment as well as creating and managing cost estimates, approving project drawings, specifications and project schedules to ensure design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.
MSC:
- Perform heating and cooling load analysis.
- Provide additional support for construction, commissioning and start-up projects as needed.
- Maintain ARCADIS’ standards and specifications for Mechanical Engineering on assigned projects.
- Ability to layout equipment rooms and distribution systems
- Site Visit experience and Problem Solving abilities
- Must have a broad understanding of HVAC systems, hot water heating systems, airside systems, chilled water systems, condenser water systems
- Must be familiar with state and local codes as well as code review process and response to Code official comments
Qualifications & Experience:
- 7 years’ experience in HVAC detailed design.
- Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field of study.
- Professional Engineer license.
- HVAC load calculation software experience (e.g – Carrier HAP, Trane Trace)
- Functional experience with MS Office applications and Bluebeam
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years’ specialized experience with HVAC design & construction for commercial, municipal, and/or industrial w/ww facilities.
- Plumbing & fire protection design knowledge.
- ASHRAE association or similar preferred.
- 3D CAD software experience and LEED GA or other knowledge
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15-20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
ARCADIS is currently searching for a Mid to Senior HVAC Engineer, with 7-12 years’ experience, to join our Water - Building Design Services team, out of our White Plains, NY office. This is a hybrid position with an expecation to be able to be in our White Plains, NY office at least two days a week.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a self-motivated engineer to join a global leader and make an immediate impact, leading projects and mentoring junior staff. The Mechanical Engineer will be involved in a variety of HVAC design projects, with support from a strong nationally recognized technical staff, at one of the best-qualified consulting firms, around the world. They will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge to not only lead projects, but to also manage clients and direct the development of design & construction projects and participate on a variety of project pursuits within this market.
Role accountabilities:
Design:
This will be a design focused role that will involve HVAC design & construction services for commercial, municipal, and industrial water / wastewater facilities to a diverse client base in the Northeast and across the US. The ideal candidate will be able to develop design projects from inception to completion, and prepare complete construction packages for the engineering and construction of mechanical systems for clients. You will serve as a key resouce to take direction from HVAC Management for design projects to determine needs and provide viable solutions. AutoCAD and/or Revit knowledge is required at the ability to feel comfortable communicating design strategies to a drafting department in order to create construction documents.
Senior Leadership:
In this role you will be expected to lead a junior engineer and design/drafter on multiple projects simultaneously and utilize technical knowledge and experience to develop teams' overall capabilities. As part of this position you will be accountable for servicing as a Project and/or Task manager for the planning, design and construction of mechanical systems for water / wastewater treatment facilities. Arcadis works on a lot of interdisciplinary projects and you will be required to coordinate and execute project deliveralbes with other disciplines and/or the Senior Project Manager. To be successful in your role you will need to demonstrate strong technical and leadership experience leading a team of 1 or more, coordinating and managing task and/or project work as a Mechanical Engineer. This is a client facing role and you must be comfortable with client management and relationship building skills; this includes preparing and developing proposals and presentations, participation in client interviews, managing client expectations, etc.
Project Administration:
As a leader you will be responsbile for budgeting and delivering schedules for assignments. Part of this responsibility will be preparing packages for the procurement of equiptment as well as creating and managing cost estimates, approving project drawings, specifications and project schedules to ensure design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.
MSC:
- Perform heating and cooling load analysis.
- Provide additional support for construction, commissioning and start-up projects as needed.
- Maintain ARCADIS’ standards and specifications for Mechanical Engineering on assigned projects.
- Ability to layout equipment rooms and distribution systems
- Site Visit experience and Problem Solving abilities
- Must have a broad understanding of HVAC systems, hot water heating systems, airside systems, chilled water systems, condenser water systems
- Must be familiar with state and local codes as well as code review process and response to Code official comments
Qualifications & Experience:
- 7 years’ experience in HVAC detailed design.
- Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field of study.
- Professional Engineer license.
- HVAC load calculation software experience (e.g – Carrier HAP, Trane Trace)
- Functional experience with MS Office applications and Bluebeam
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years’ specialized experience with HVAC design & construction for commercial, municipal, and/or industrial w/ww facilities.
- Plumbing & fire protection design knowledge.
- ASHRAE association or similar preferred.
- 3D CAD software experience and LEED GA or other knowledge
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15-20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Hvac Engineer Job Market in New York
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- Construction & Real Estate
- Food & Beverage
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- Investment & Asset Management
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hvac engineer jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Mechanical Engineer license or Professional Engineer registration required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in HVAC design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Carrier HAP
- Hands-on experience with commercial HVAC systems, chillers, and air handling units
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and New York City Mechanical Code requirements
- LEED accreditation or demonstrated experience with energy-efficient building systems preferred
Hvac Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hvac engineer in New York?
To work as a licensed hvac engineer in New York, you need a Professional Engineer license issued by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. The path requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program, followed by qualifying experience under a licensed PE, and passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. New York City additionally enforces its own Mechanical Code compliance, so familiarity with local code amendments is a practical requirement most employers expect.
Which companies hire hvac engineers in New York?
Employers hiring hvac engineers in New York right now include Verizon, Ramboll, and CBRE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's dense stock of aging commercial towers, hospital systems, and public university campuses means large facilities management firms and engineering consultancies consistently maintain the most open positions.
Which New York cities have the most hvac engineer jobs?
The cities with the most hvac engineer openings in New York are New York, White Plains, and Rochester. New York City dominates hiring because of its massive commercial real estate stock, major hospital networks, and ongoing building electrification and retrofit projects, while Buffalo and Albany draw demand from manufacturing facilities, state government buildings, and growing university infrastructure projects in those metros.
Are there remote hvac engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 44% of hvac engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-specific nature of most hvac engineering work. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are design and modeling tasks, energy analysis, and project coordination, which some larger engineering firms offer in a hybrid arrangement while still requiring regular site visits.
How can I get hired as a hvac engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or junior mechanical engineer role at a New York engineering consultancy or large facilities department while completing your degree or EIT registration. Firms like WSP, Thornton Tomasetti, and municipal employers such as the New York City Department of Design and Construction hire entry-level mechanical and hvac engineers and offer structured exposure to real projects. A completed FE exam and coursework in Revit MEP or AutoCAD strengthens any application, and ASHRAE student membership signals genuine commitment to the field.
Where can I find and apply to hvac engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to hvac engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to each employer. No account creation is needed to see the listings.
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