Senior Engineer (Mechanical)
About The Position
The Senior Engineer (Mechanical) provides mechanical engineering support to DOJ/BOP facilities stakeholders through technical analyses, document reviews, and engineering support for mechanical and HVAC systems. The role develops recommendations, drafts technical inputs, and supports reviews of mechanical deliverables to assist Government decision-making. It is advisory in nature and does not approve designs, certify compliance on behalf of the Government, or exercise Government authority. The position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Work is primarily remote, with occasional travel to DOJ/BOP sites and/or meetings. Participation in virtual design reviews and time-sensitive technical comment cycles may be required.
Requirements
- Must have either an RA or PE certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible mechanical/HVAC engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards, such as ASHRAE and IMC, and engineering best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation, comment matrices, and decision-support analyses.
- Proficiency with common tools such as MS Office.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ/BOP suitability, background investigation, and facility access as required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with energy modeling or commissioning workflows.
- Experience with Federal facilities projects, including planning, design, renovation, or sustainment.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience with secure, correctional, or justice-sector facilities.
- Experience supporting design reviews, commissioning, or facilities O&M transition activities.
Responsibilities
- Review mechanical/HVAC design documents, calculations, and submittals for completeness, constructability, and alignment with Government requirements; provide written comments and recommended resolutions.
- Support facility condition assessments by evaluating mechanical systems documentation, identifying deficiencies, and drafting recommended corrective actions.
- Perform technical research and analysis related to HVAC performance, ventilation, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality, and document findings for Government consideration.
- Develop and/or review equipment schedules, sequence of operations narratives, and engineering options analyses to support Government evaluation.
- Draft technical inputs for Statements of Work, performance requirements, acceptance criteria, and evaluation factors for Government review and approval.
- Coordinate with architectural and other engineering disciplines to identify interfaces and integration issues, including power, controls, and space constraints.
- Support commissioning and closeout documentation reviews, as applicable, including verification checklists and deficiency tracking.
- Prepare technical briefings, decision-support matrices, and executive summaries for Government stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tax-deferred savings options
- Supplementary benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
