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Nicholas B.

Building Mechanical Engineer

New York, United States

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19,252 / 143,401

Skill pts: 5

AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Room Design Navisworks

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About

I help building owners, architects, contractors, and developers turn mechanical concepts into coordinated, buildable HVAC systems. With more than a decade of experience in building mechanical engineering, I have worked across commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, retail, industrial, education, and mixed-use projects, from early design development through construction support and commissioning.

My work covers heating and cooling load calculations, HVAC equipment selection, air distribution, ventilation, hydronic systems, mechanical room layouts, equipment schedules, construction documentation, permit-ready drawings, BIM coordination, and clash resolution. I develop practical designs around project requirements while maintaining alignment with ASHRAE standards, IMC, IBC, IECC, NFPA, ASME requirements, and applicable local codes.

I am comfortable working directly with architects, electrical engineers, contractors, owners, and commissioning teams to resolve design issues before they become field problems. My typical design environment includes Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE 3D Plus, Elite Software, EnergyPlus, and eQUEST.

I bring a delivery-oriented approach to every assignment, whether the need is a new HVAC design, an existing-building assessment, BIM coordination, energy analysis, construction documentation, or technical review. If you have a mechanical engineering requirement that needs experienced technical judgment and dependable project execution, I would be glad to discuss the scope and determine the best path forward.

Experience

Mechanical HVAC Engineer Meridian Building Systems Consulting, LLC · Full-time Mar 2018 – Mar 2026 8 yrs New York, NY, United States Led HVAC design and documentation for commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Produced load calculations, equipment selections, duct and hydronic layouts, schedules, and permit packages. Coordinated Revit models through Navisworks and supported contractors with RFIs, shop drawing reviews, field issues, and commissioning activities.
Mechanical Design Engineer Northbridge Engineering Group, Inc. · Full-time Jul 2012 – Feb 2018 5 yrs 7 mos Newark, NJ, United States Developed HVAC systems for offices, retail, education, residential, and industrial facilities. Prepared heating/cooling calculations, equipment schedules, ventilation designs, and construction drawings. Coordinated mechanical systems with architectural and structural models, reducing design conflicts and supporting construction teams through installation and closeout.

Education

New York University Master of Science, Building Systems Engineering, 3.7/4.0 2007 – 2009 Activities and Societies: Building Energy Research Group Graduate study focused on building HVAC systems, energy performance, building simulation, thermal comfort, mechanical system integration, and energy-efficient building design.
Rutgers University Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.5/4.0 2001 – 2005 Activities and Societies: ASME Student Section, Engineering Design Projects Undergraduate mechanical engineering education emphasizing thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, machine design, controls, HVAC fundamentals, and engineering analysis.

Other experience

Energy Analysis Performed HVAC load and energy analyses using Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE 3D Plus, EnergyPlus, eQUEST, and Elite Software to compare equipment selections, operating strategies, and energy-efficiency opportunities.
Construction & Commissioning Support Supported project teams during construction by reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to RFIs, resolving field coordination issues, assisting startup and commissioning activities, and documenting design changes for final project records.