Mechanical Engineer (Engineer IV)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position includes a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for new county hires. We are seeking a highly skilled senior mechanical engineer / project manager to lead the development and execution of complex capital and non-capital projects in occupied county facilities. This role provides senior level leadership under the general direction of the project coordinator (principal engineer) and/or the division director of Design, Engineering, and Construction. The successful candidate will manage largescale or multiple simultaneous mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation projects that require close coordination across county departments and stakeholder groups. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed professional engineer who thrives in a collaborative, technically challenging environment. Note: This position is designated as an Essential Employee.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.
Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license is required.
An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.
Valid driver's license
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Nice To Haves

Valid Professional Mechanical Engineer license in the state of Virginia.
5 Plus years’ experience as a lead Mechanical P.E. in commercial building HVAC, Building Automation, and plumbing design, construction and energy management.
3 Years’ experience as the lead Mechanical P.E, in authoring and producing design and specification of HVAC, building automation system, and plumbing systems for commercial mission critical buildings.
Experience for designing and construction of life cycle mechanical systems and component replacement in occupied mission critical commercial buildings.
Strong background in energy management informing, validating and optimizing commercial building mechanical, automation and plumbing systems design and operation.
Strong contract management skills.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary Fairfax County representative leading design projects and resolving construction issues.
Establishes project objectives and performance standards to ensure high-quality engineering solutions.
Performs complex professional engineering work involving the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and plumbing systems for new construction, renovations, and capital renewal projects.
Conducts detailed review and analysis of engineering plans, specifications, and code compliance for HVAC and plumbing systems.
Acts as a subject matter expert within FMD and for multiple county departments and agencies.
Prepares and reviews mechanical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project budgets.
Signs and seals engineering work products in accordance with licensure requirements.
Ensures all assigned projects are completed on time, meet FMD and industry quality standards, and remain financially and operationally efficient.
Manages complex projects in occupied commercial or institutional environments.
Leverages a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control to perform and review mechanical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for commercial building mechanical, plumbing systems, and building automation systems.