Facilities Mechanical Engineer II

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time-off and Leave Programs

401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100

Job summary

Jefferson Lab is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, operation oversight, and maintenance of facility mechanical systems such as HVAC and process controls. The role encompasses design work, A‑E coordination, and building automation system management.

Ideal candidates will have at least four years of mechanical engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and familiarity with building codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 4+ years experience in mechanical engineering design and technical support.
• Familiarity with building codes and mechanical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide around-the-clock maintenance, construction, and operational support for Accelerator and Physics operations.
• Perform mechanical engineering design or oversee A-E for construction packages; CAD drawings.
• Design, operate, and maintain building and industrial controls including utility monitoring and remote systems.
• Evaluate maintenance approaches for timeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Serve as the procurement officer’s technical representative on contracts; supervise subcontractors to ensure safe, on-budget work.
• Investigate, test, and inspect mechanical systems; collaborate to solve technical problems.
• Review A-E designs and subcontractor proposals for code/construction standard conformance.
• Conduct mechanical energy management studies to advance DOE energy goals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Technical support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great mindstruly matter.

The good‑faith pay range for this role is $91,800 - $131,900 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Responsible for accomplishing the engineering design, system operation oversight, maintenance requirements definition, and modification requirements development of various facility mechanical systems. These mechanical systems include but are not limited to HVAC, low conductivity water, cooling water, dewatering, contaminated water collection, process and control air, and industrial and building automation systems.

In This Job You Will

• Provide round the clock maintenance, construction, and operational support to support Accelerator and Physics operations.
• Perform mechanical engineering design work or utilize architect-engineering consultant (A-E) to produce construction packages for new systems and existing system modifications. Use computer-aided drafting for development of drawings
• Design, operate, and maintain building and industrial controls including utility monitoring and remote control systems.
• Determine the most appropriate means of maintaining mechanical systems through the use of service, design, and construction contracts. Evaluation shall include timeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Serve as procurement officer’s technical representative on construction contracts and maintenance service agreements. Provide direction to subcontractors and oversees technical performance ensuring work is completed safely within budget.
• Perform investigations, testing, and inspects mechanical systems to ensure proper operation and identify deficiencies. Collaborate with other engineers and groups to solve technical problems related to the operation of mechanical systems.
• Review A-E’s designs and mechanical subcontractor’s proposals for technical conformance and conformance with construction codes and standards.
• Perform mechanical energy management studies making proposals and implementing projects enabling the Lab to comply with DOE energy goals.

Experience

• Required: 4 or more years Experience performing mechanical engineering design and technical support

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering

Experience And Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred: Current Fundamentals of Engineering registration in Virginia
• Preferred: a state with direct reciprocity agreement with Virginia

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of building codes.
• Effective verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Skill in computer aided drafting systems especially AutoCAD.
• Display high level of initiative and ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
• Knowledge in various HVAC systems and facility mechanical systems including related control systems.

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign‑state‑sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full‑time, part‑time or voluntary.