Bateman promoted as associate principal at MG Engineering

MG Engineering, D.P.C. (MGE) has promoted Brian Bateman, P.E. to associate principal. He has been with MGE since 2006 and previously held the position of associate. He is the first MGE team member in 15 years to be promoted to a partner-level position. "The MGE partners welcome Brian as a partner in the firm," said principal Michael Marino. "This is an important step in the growth of our company." As associate, he led the redevelopment of SL Green Realty's 10 East 53rd St. property, a 37-story building and one of many SL Green properties for which he serves as base building engineer. Other projects include base building upgrades and office renovations for RFR Realty at multiple locations including the Seagram Building, Lever House and 17 State St.; a new low temperature brine refrigeration plant at the Gansevoort Meat Market; and infrastructure upgrades with office and theater amenity space renovations for CBS at both their broadcast center on 57th St. and the Ed Sullivan Theater. Bateman was also responsible for recruiting key personnel across various departments, providing internal technical support and helping to develop the company's structure. His new role encompasses further development of company standards, client acquisition, portfolio diversification and project management. "I am honored and extremely excited to work alongside the MGE partners," Bateman said. "This is a great time for this transition, with the company being named to Crain's 2014 Best Places to Work in New York City." Bateman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).