Mechanical Engineer

Riverside Research Institute•Dayton, OH

1d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Riverside Research and the IDS Business Unit are seeking a full time Mechanical Engineer in the Dayton, OH area. This position will focus on facility design, construction, and project management. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Requirements

Must have a current Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance or ability to obtain
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
Min 5 years Facility Mechanical and Construction Experience
CAD experience
Project coordination skills.
Estimating skills to produce budgets with a +/-20% accuracy.
Superior communications skills, written and verbal
Ability to work on multiple project simultaneously (multi-tasking)
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to challenging situations as they occur

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
10+ years Facility Mechanical and Construction Experience
Experience with Government/Military
Industrial Controls knowledge
Familiar with Fire Alarm systems design requirements
Cross-functional engineering discipline knowledge a plus
Familiarity with Federal Government contracting and project flow

Responsibilities

Provide professional mechanical engineering oversight for all the customer’s facility projects by gathering and documenting user requirements
Recommend optimal space planning and configuration, evaluate code compliance, review proposed layouts, and conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans
Work cohesively with engineers to integrate the mechanical and electrical elements into a final product that exceeds customer expectations ensuring that the integrated design meets the customer’s goals, objectives, and security requirements
Evaluate cost estimates and occasionally provide estimated costs for proposed projects
Project Management & Project Schedules
Design Reviews / Drawings, Specifications, Analysis, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Requirements Gathering and Documentation
Concept Creation / Space and Layout Planning
Code / Standards / Regulations Interpretation
Secure Environment / Security Requirements
Other duties as assigned