Facilities Mechanical Engineer — Energy & Reliability

Tessera; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Bonus potential

Tuition assistance

Scholarships

Professional development

EAP

Wellness program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to support the maintenance and optimization of campus mechanical systems. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations, energy-saving initiatives, and long-term infrastructure reliability.

You will lead repairs, upgrades, and reliability initiatives while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet DoD/OSHA standards and ensure project success. Colorado Springs-based, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 3-5 years experience in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering fields.
• Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) preferred.
• Strong background in mechanical system design, cost estimating, project management, and corrosion control.
• Hands-on experience with facilities maintenance, code compliance reviews, and sustainable design practices.
• Proficient in direct digital and pneumatic controls, fire protection systems, HVAC/R systems, and central heat plant operations including High Temp Hot Water generation and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, pumps, boilers, and other mechanical systems across campus facilities.
• Plan and execute repair, replacement, and upgrade projects; manage contractors and timelines.
• Liaise between Engineering Branch engineers and shop craftsmen.
• Conduct root cause analysis, performance testing, and preventive maintenance.
• Deliver integrated solutions with civil, electrical, and environmental engineers.
• Implement sustainable practices and optimize mechanical performance for cost and energy savings.
• Prepare statements of work, cost estimates, and project alternatives.
• Complete in-house designs for small-scale projects.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, OSHA, and environmental standards; support audits.
• Lead asset inventory, condition assessment, reliability processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cost estimating

Project management

Corrosion control

Facilities maintenance

Code compliance

HVAC/R systems

Direct digital controls

Pneumatic controls

Fire protection systems

High Temperature Hot Water

Education

BSME ABET accredited

Tools

Drawing tools

CAD/ drafting

Job description

Tessera is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to support the maintenance and optimization of campus mechanical systems. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations, energy-saving initiatives, and long-term infrastructure reliability.

You will lead repairs, upgrades, and reliability initiatives while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet DoD/OSHA standards and ensure project success. Colorado Springs-based, with competitive benefits.