Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions and supports the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Program. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop and review mechanical systems for Navy facility projects, including HVAC requirements, design documentation, construction estimates, and facility criteria. The role also conducts engineering studies, constructability reviews, technical presentations, and recommendations for resolving facility issues.
Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for conceptual development, code compliance reviews, and ensuring SSP specific requirements are incorporated into the mechanical design portion of conceptual, preliminary and final design documentation. This includes both BAE conceptual designs and designs created by other architectural engineering firm hired as the responsible engineer for the project
- This senior mechanical will support the Navy Program Manager responsible for Strategic Systems Planning (SSP) Facilities Acquisition at TRIDENT Submarine Bases, primarily at Kings Bay, Georgia and Bangor, Washington, in developing the assigned projects from concept to operational stage
- This senior position is responsible for developing conceptual mechanical system requirements, estimated HVAC loads, estimated Bill of Materials, and facility requirements documentation
- The selected candidate will provide technical peer reviews of architectural/engineering design submittals, support the develop of Facilities Design Criteria & Facilities Evaluation Testing Criteria, and perform constructability reviews of construction design documentation
- Candidate is also responsible to conduct/prepare engineering study reports and will make recommendations to solve facilities issues
- The senior mechanical engineer will have experience in the application of various HVAC related equipment to ensure the most effective system type is selected for the design of the facility
- The senior engineer is responsible for providing input to comprehensive MILCON documentation and the mechanical portion of preliminary construction cost estimates
- This position will require the candidate to provide mechanical system guidance associated with specific SSP facility requirements for construction documentation to ensure the constructed facility performs the necessary function of mission
- Position may require generating a moderate amount of correspondence to internal/external customers, other BAE sector government property administrators, and other architectural/engineering personnel. Preparation of presentations for internal/external peers, and customers
- Candidate will also be required to manage and/or support other disciple tasks as needed
- Must also work with and support corporate Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) personnel to maintain a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Skills
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
- Travel Percentage: 10%
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate
- The senior mechanical engineer will have experience in the application of various HVAC related equipment to ensure the most effective system type is selected for the design of the facility
- The senior engineer will have working knowledge of ASHREA Standards such as 62.1, 90.1 and 183, including the life cycle cost analysis and ventilation calculations
- A limited amount of travel to off-site locations could be required
- Education and years of related/relevant professional work experience required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Accredited program ant at least six years of related/relevant professional work experience or OR equivalent education and related facility mechanical experience required
- Professional work experience with mechanical HVAC, plumbing and gas & fluid distribution systems including HVAC equipment sizing and selection, building domestic water & sewage system sizing, piping sizing calculations
- Experience performing requirements and constructability reviews of detailed design submittal packages
- At least 8 years of related professional work experience
- Must be proficient with MS Office Suite programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams
- Professional knowledge and application of ASHREA 62.1 and 90.1 Standards
- Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)
- Experience in the design, development or implementation of MILCON facilities
- Experience was building energy modelling software, such as Trane Trace, Carrier HAP
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Good writing skills to document facility requirements and make the necessary reports and correspondence
- Excellent interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with colleagues, auditors, customers and vendors
- Understanding of project managerial relationships and operations
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- Good planning, time management and organization skills
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Desire to attain a Professional Engineer License once in the position
- Professional working knowledge of ASHRAE Standards, ASME Codes, & International Mechanical Code
- Professional experience performing mechanical calculations associated with ventilation system sizing
- Professional experience of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)
- Previous experience in creating design drawings and supporting calculations associated industrial facilities
- Professional Engineer License
Benefits
- Ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team
- Impactful professional development experiences
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