Mechanical/Environmental Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a motivated mechanical/environmental engineer to join the Infrastructure & Facilities Department (IFAD). This department provides expertise in facilities and operations engineering, supporting customers in ensuring the availability, readiness, and success of ground assets/services for national security and commercial space enterprises. The role involves solving difficult facilities and infrastructure problems and contributing to future capabilities. The ideal candidate will be innovative, decisive, and effective in a collaborative, team-based environment, capable of setting goals and executing projects throughout the facility life cycle, including design, construction, and operations & maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum eight (8) years of experience in the mechanical engineering design/construction for building and infrastructure.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license (current)
• Knowledge of cooling systems, chillers, HVAC, generators, plumbing, fire protection
• Knowledge of facilities building maintenance and operations.
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) evaluations for existing and new facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as construction documents and material requisitions and of construction methods for industrial infrastructure and critical mechanical systems.
• Self-Starter with proficient time management skills to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously and deliver results within established time boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge and applications of industry building codes and regulations (e.g., IBC, IPC, IFC, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, etc.)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or analogous computer-aided drafting programs
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio
• Ability and willingness to travel (Domestic/International)
• Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or advanced degree in related engineering field
• Proficient in the use of Mathcad, MATLAB, or similar software.
• Experience performing Value Engineering, Constructability Reviews, Safety Reviews, and O&M Reviews.
• Working knowledge of US defense industry facility acquisition and operations practices
• Working knowledge of US Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) documents
• Experience in mechanical design for Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
• Experience with ground systems design and construction.
• Experience with data center design and construction.
• Experience with the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of federal, military and/or space launch base facilities and their related infrastructures.
• Construction field experience.
• Experience preparing forensic engineering investigations, studies, and reports.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance
• Current Q clearance

Responsibilities

• Be self-motivating and able to work without appreciable direction from management with overall responsibility for project engineer and project administrator duties directly relating to each project.
• Utilize and/or develop and implement advanced analytical techniques to evaluate mechanical systems and optimize overall systems performance.
• Perform detailed analysis for mechanical systems and subsystem designs with an emphasis on heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) design, test, and capabilities analysis.
• Review safety and fire protection/detection systems designs.
• Review and provide engineering review comments to technical documents with/from third-party designers, engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction contractors.
• Employ a rigorous and methodical approach to problem solving and identifying root cause of facility system failures and problems encountered during construction and/or operations.
• Assist in constructability reviews.
• Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports, performing construction observations, reviewing construction submittals, and witness field testing.
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, inspection, testing, acceptance, installation, and commissioning.
• Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with clients, suppliers, construction contractors, etc.
• Deliver independent, data-driven technical reports and recommendations to management and customers through effective verbal and written communication.
• Act as a mentor or coach for early career engineers and designers.
• Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and department in a professional manner, including in and outside the continental United States.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior