NEW YORK (May 28, 2026) – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Joel Rothenberg has been promoted to Director, Mechanical Engineering, based in the company’s New York City office. In his new role, he will lead Ware Malcomb’s mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection (M/P/FP) design efforts across all its offices.
“Since joining our team in 2021, Joel has consistently demonstrated strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to supporting both individuals and teams across the firm. We congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion,” said Michael Rometo, Principal, Ware Malcomb.
Rothenberg has played a key role in integrating mechanical engineering services into collaborative proposals with other groups and offices. For these projects he has assembled and managed the M/P/FP teams, developed and maintained design standards, evaluated diversification opportunities, and strengthened collaboration with Principals, Managers, and Project Managers within the company.
Involved in the industry since 2014, Rothenberg has brought significant expertise in mechanical, plumbing and fire protection engineering to Ware Malcomb. Rothenberg has demonstrated a passion for energy efficiency and uniquely challenging projects, helping to lead sustainability initiatives focused on decarbonization strategies and energy audits for numerous clients of the firm.
Previously as Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Rothenberg was responsible for the management of all mechanical engineering disciplines within the firm’s Northeast offices, overseeing a staff of engineers, designers and BIM operators, establishing design concepts, maintaining technical design quality and ensuring accurate production of design documents. In his career, he has worked on a variety of projects including office fit-outs, warehouse/distribution centers, airports, manufacturing facilities, healthcare facilities and data centers, and residential buildings.
Rothenberg earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Binghamton University and is a registered Professional Engineer and licensed in 14 states.
Ware Malcomb’s Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Team fosters a unique collaboration that streamlines the design process and produces innovative solutions. With a robust team of licensed engineers engaged from the earliest project phases, the team develops designs aligned with specific mechanical, electrical and plumbing needs. The results are high-performing and reliable systems built for long-term operation.
About Ware Malcomb (waremalcomb.com)
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects. The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. More than half of Fortune 500 companies are Ware Malcomb clients. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
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