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Mechanical Engineer

LaBella Associates
LaBella Associates Salary
Ithaca, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026

We are currently hiring a Mechanical Engineer in our Building Engineering Division at our Ithaca, NY or Elmira, NY office.

The Building Engineering Division at LaBella provides complete building engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering. Services range from feasibility studies and analysis through project design and construction. Our engineers are well versed in new construction, renovations, additions, analysis, special structures, and design/build projects for a variety of clients.

The Mechanical Engineer will work with engineers as part of a project team to provide HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs, studies and technical support as required to fulfill project requirements. Typical projects will involve field work, design, and construction administration services.

A successful candidate will be able to work well in a team to develop concepts, strategies, designs, drawings, specifications and reports for Building and Renovation projects.

Duties

  • System selection and calculations for design purposes
  • Conduct field work to document existing conditions
  • Work with Jr Engineers to develop drawings with building modeling software
  • Work independently and as part of a team to complete project designs
  • Construction phase services such as submittal review and site visits to monitor project progress
  • 4 – 6 years of experience working at an A/E consulting firm is preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
  • Well rounded experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection
  • Experience with Revit or AutoCAD is preferred
  • Field experience is preferred
  • New York State Professional Engineer’s license is a plus
  • Ability to work well with a team and good analytical skills

Salary range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Team Building Events
  • Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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