Mechanical Engineer

Leidos•Boston, MA

4d•$107,900 - $195,050•Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) Program to support the Federal Aviation Administration's Office. This position is telework-based, requires 25% travel, and the employee must be located in the Eastern time zone area. The engineer must hold a Professional Engineer license in good standing in the United States. The position designs and engineers HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government and institutional facilities. Work includes producing construction documents and analyses, coordinating with other design disciplines, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and agency criteria, and supporting projects through construction administration. The role uses specialized design, analysis, estimating, and quantity-takeoff software. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and at least eight years of applicable experience, or at least six years with a master's degree. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a college or university accredited by ABET.
At least 8 years of applicable experience, or at least 6 years with a master's degree.
Professional Engineer license in good standing in the United States.
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability.
Experience with mechanical engineering design and analysis.
Experience testing and evaluating mechanical systems.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in engineering analysis and design software tools.
Ability to create and edit projects in AutoCAD.
Must be located in the Eastern time zone area.
Must be able to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government and institutional facilities in accordance with public-sector standards and operational requirements.
Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, equipment schedules, and engineering calculations for public procurement, competitive bidding, and long-term facility operation.
Coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines to integrate mechanical systems within multidisciplinary project environments.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including ASHRAE, NFPA, ICC, energy codes, and agency-specific design criteria.
Perform load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analysis, and system sizing to support efficient, resilient, and maintainable designs.
Perform engineering calculations involving loads, stresses, flow, and heat transfer.
Use mechanical and civil design software to develop models and analyses.
Use cost-estimating and quantity-takeoff software to support budgeting, value engineering, and public funding approvals.
Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, commissioning coordination, and verification that installations conform to design intent.
Work on fire protection systems, including sprinklers and smoke control.