Senior Mechanical Engineer

RS&H Talent Acquisition • Norfolk, VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mechanical Engineer Design the Facilities That Support Our Nation's Most Critical Missions At RS&H, our work goes far beyond building systems—we design the environments that enable national defense, scientific discovery, and essential government operations. As a 100% employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, we've partnered with federal agencies and the U.S. military for more than 80 years, delivering resilient, high-performing facilities across the United States and around the world. We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Federal Buildings team. In this role, you'll lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems for complex federal and Department of Defense facilities while collaborating with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects that have a lasting impact. If you're looking for technically challenging work, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow as both an engineer and leader, we'd love to talk with you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of experience designing mechanical building systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, or federal facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, along with mechanical engineering design and analysis software.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, mechanical systems, and construction document production.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor junior staff.
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Legal Residents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, GSA, or other federal agency projects.
• Working knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) requirements, and federal design standards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating directly with federal clients.
• Construction administration experience on federal or mission-critical projects.
• LEED accreditation or experience designing sustainable, high-performance facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing, and related building systems for federal and defense facilities.
• Develop engineering studies, calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Serve as the mechanical discipline lead on large, multidisciplinary projects, coordinating closely with architects, structural, electrical, and civil engineers.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions that meet client objectives and federal requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, proposal efforts, and project planning activities.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Review construction documents and perform quality control reviews throughout the design process.
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting occasional field observations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, fostering professional growth across the team.
• Stay current with applicable building codes, UFC criteria, ASHRAE standards, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Ownership in a 100% employee-owned company.
• Opportunities to work on nationally significant federal, defense, aerospace, aviation, healthcare, and science projects.
• Collaboration with industry-leading architects, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Technical leadership and career development opportunities.
• A culture built around integrity, accountability, curiosity, teamwork, and care.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits designed to support you throughout your career.

What This Job Offers

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