Lead Mechanical Engineer – Complex Projects & Systems

DLA Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers in Arlington, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead and manage complex engineering, construction, and facility projects for government and contractor teams.

You will serve as project manager and technical authority across mechanical, structural, and advanced engineering disciplines, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and on-time, within-budget delivery of critical facilities and protective systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Experience satisfying professional engineering criteria or registration in relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering, construction, and facility projects from planning through execution.
• Serve as project manager and technical authority across mechanical, structural, and advanced engineering requirements.
• Oversee quality control, quality assurance, installation, and O&M of protective systems (decontamination, filtration, air-handling).
• Review A/E design, conduct site inspections, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop mission-aligned solutions.
• Manage contracts and program activities: budgeting, SOWs, proposals, negotiations, and COR duties.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

DLA Careers in Arlington, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead and manage complex engineering, construction, and facility projects for government and contractor teams.

You will serve as project manager and technical authority across mechanical, structural, and advanced engineering disciplines, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and on-time, within-budget delivery of critical facilities and protective systems.