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The Building People · 1 month ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer-Department of Defense

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Building People, LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Department of Defense. This role involves providing design and technical support for facility control systems and collaborating with various teams to ensure reliable, code-compliant systems.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides design and technical support for facility control system projects, including UMCS, HVAC controls and DDC, SCADA, Fire Alarm Systems, Electronic Security Systems, and metering

Preparing calculations, drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation

Coordinating power and controls interfaces

Assisting with submittal reviews and RFIs

Supporting factory and site testing, integrated system testing, and commissioning

Producing as-built updates and O&M inputs

Collaborates with senior engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver code-compliant, reliable systems

Qualification

U.S. Professional Engineer licenseHVAC controls designSCADA systems experienceDesign documentation proficiencyConstruction administration experienceICS cybersecurity knowledgeCommissioning credentialsRevit proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

10 years of experience in Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering, including at least five (5) years in the functional area aligned to this work

Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical or Mechanical engineering (required)

Demonstrated experience producing engineered designs and specifications for UMCS, HVAC controls and DDC, SCADA, FAS, ESS, and metering

Proficiency developing design documentation: load and capacity calculations, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring and control diagrams, hydronic and airside schematics, sequences of operation, point lists, and equipment schedules

Experience planning and witnessing factory tests, site tests, integrated system tests, and final acceptance; coordinating deficiency resolution and as-built updates

Working knowledge of applicable criteria and codes, including UFGS, UFC, NFPA 70 and 72, NFPA 101, ASHRAE 55/62.1/90.1, IMC, IBC, and relevant industry standards

Familiarity with ICS cybersecurity touchpoints that influence design (for example: network segmentation, PPS allowlisting, secure configurations) in coordination with cybersecurity teams

Construction administration experience, including submittal reviews, change support, field surveys, and punchlist closeout

Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with stakeholders and preparation of technical deliverables

Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical) from an accredited university or college

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders

Preferred

Prior experience on federal task order contracts for facility modernization or control systems programs

For Electrical: short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies and NFPA 70E compliance; grounding and bonding; standby power and UPS integration; lighting and controls

For Mechanical: HVAC load analysis, equipment selection, chiller and boiler plants, hydronic and airside design, and controls integration with sequences of operation

Commissioning credentials (CxA or similar) or energy-related credentials (CEM, CBCP)

Proficiency with design and analysis tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM or ETAP, TRACE or HAP

Experience integrating legacy systems with new DDC and enterprise monitoring platforms

Advanced degree in Engineering or related discipline, or an NCEES record to support multi-state licensure