Mechanical Engineer

Leidos•College Park, GA

23d•Remote

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) Program, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The position requires a Registered Professional Engineer in good standing in the United States, is telework-based with 25% travel, and requires the employee to be located in the Eastern time zone area. The engineer designs and analyzes HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government and institutional facilities. The work includes developing procurement-ready construction documents and calculations, coordinating with other design disciplines, ensuring code and agency-criteria compliance, evaluating system performance and energy efficiency, and supporting construction administration. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and at least 8 years of applicable experience, or at least 6 years with a master's degree. A professional engineer license in good standing in the United States and the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability are also required. The stated pay range is $107,900 to $195,050.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
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.
Able to telework and 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 mechanical systems with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines.
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, system sizing, and 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.
Test and evaluate mechanical systems.