Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Building People is anticipating the need for a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support for federal projects. The role involves evaluating and troubleshooting mechanical systems and ensuring project designs are compliant and cost-effective.
Responsibilities
- Provides half-time technical support for federal planning, design, and construction projects ranging from $100K to $5M
- Focuses on evaluating, troubleshooting, and developing scopes of work for mechanical systems, including building automation controls
- Supports project development by ensuring designs and repairs are constructible, cost-effective, and compliant with current codes and standards
Skills
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including project development and system commissioning
- At least 1 year of experience working with a federal agency on facility project/program development (specifically related to commissioning of existing facilities/control systems)
- Expertise in building automation controls, including troubleshooting and developing control system repair scopes
- Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards
- Ability to review drawings, specifications, and project documents for constructability and provide recommendations
- Skilled in preparing technical reports and presentations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Federal project experience
- Familiarity with deferred maintenance and recapitalization project development
- Experience in facilities condition assessments and validation of repair recommendations
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Additional professional certifications in commissioning or building systems (e.g., CxA, ASHRAE certifications)
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