Engineer (Mechanical)

Goldbelt, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide HVAC/mechanical engineering support for DOJ/BOP facilities. The role involves analyses, reviews, and drafting inputs for government review. Primarily remote with some travel to DOJ/BOP sites.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience; PE license is preferred. Competitive salary with benefits and opportunity to impact government projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE, IMC).
• Ability to draft clear technical docs and decision-support analyses.
• Proficiency with MS Office; energy modeling or commissioning workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical/HVAC design docs, calculations, and submittals for completeness and alignment with requirements.
• Support facility condition assessments by evaluating mechanical systems and drafting corrective actions.
• Research HVAC performance, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality; document findings for Government consideration.
• Develop equipment schedules, sequences of operations, and options analyses for evaluation.
• Prepare statements of work inputs, performance requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with architectural/engineering disciplines to identify interfaces and integration issues.
• Support commissioning and closeout documentation reviews, including checklists and deficiency tracking.
• Prepare technical briefings and executive summaries for Government stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical codes knowledge

Technical documentation

MS Office / energy modeling awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PE license (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands‑on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers.

Summary

The Engineer (Mechanical) provides mechanical engineering support to DOJ/BOP facilities stakeholders by performing technical analyses, document reviews, and engineering support for mechanical and HVAC systems. This role develops recommendations, drafts technical inputs, and supports reviews of mechanical deliverables to enable Government decision‑making. The position is advisory and does not approve designs, certify compliance on behalf of the Government, or exercise Government authority.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• 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; 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 (e.g., power, controls, space constraints) and integration issues.
• 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.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE, IMC) and engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation, comment matrices, and decision‑support analyses.
• Proficiency with common tools (e.g., MS Office; familiarity with energy modeling or commissioning workflows is a plus).
• Specialty areas can include:
  • HVAC/Refrigeration
  • Hydropower
  • Petroleum/Oils/Lubricants
  • Plumbing

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ/BOP suitability, background investigation, and facility access as required.
• Primarily remote work. Occasional travel may be required to DOJ/BOP sites and/or meetings.
• May require participation in virtual design reviews and time‑sensitive technical comment cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federal facilities projects (planning, design, renovation, sustainment) strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with secure / correctional / justice‑sector facilities.
• Experience supporting design reviews, commissioning, or facilities O&M transition activities.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $160,000 per year.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax‑deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.