Senior Mechanical Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description

Serve as a senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for developing mechanical designs, performing technical reviews of mechanical designs prepared by Architectural-Engineering firms (A-E), and resolving mechanical design problems that arise during construction for a range of conventional and unconventional mechanical design features.

Participate in pre-design and design review activities, conduct site investigations to gather data for studies/designs, and provide technical guidance to lower grade engineers and technicians. Develop Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection drawings using Autodesk Revit (or similar BIM tools) and produce whole-building energy models using Trane Trace 700, Trace 3D Plus (or similar energy modeling software).

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-design, design review, and other technical conferences; clarify principal technical features and identify special conditions

• Assist with planning, organizing, and monitoring work carried out by section personnel

• Perform site investigations to secure necessary data for studies and designs

• Provide technical guidance to lower grade Mechanical Engineers and Technicians and review mechanical engineering aspects of A-E design packages

• Develop Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection drawings using Autodesk Revit (or similar BIM software)

• Develop whole building energy models using Trane Trace 700, Trace 3D Plus (or similar energy modeling software)

• Provide mechanical engineering support to Construction Division to resolve mechanical problems before, during, and after construction

Requirements

• ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree (or higher) OR meet the specified engineering education/experience equivalency standards

• One year of specialized experience in studying, layout, and design of Military Construction (MILCON) and other federal facilities projects, including at least one of:

  • Formulating and resolving design issues during construction

  • Developing whole building energy models using energy modeling software

  • Performing or overseeing technical review of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design products

• Meet the required federal engineering qualification pathway (licensure/testing/acceptable academic coursework)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license; ability to drive to sites/contractor offices/training/meetings as required

• Ability to travel TDY up to 20% of the time

• Ability to comply with all safety rules and work outside the office (weather exposure, rough terrain, confined spaces)

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package for eligible employees

• Benefits available for employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type