Mechanical Design Engineer - Facility Upgrades & HVAC

ERG; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401k plan and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

ERG is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support mechanical design, facility renovations, and infrastructure upgrades at a federal site in Indian Head, MD. The role emphasizes HVAC systems, building infrastructure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 3+ years of experience and may pursue PE licensure. This is an onsite, full-time position at NSF Indian Head, with a comprehensive benefits package and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical system design, or building infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software.
• Experience reviewing or developing mechanical drawings, specifications, or MEP construction drawing sets.
• Basic knowledge of building and mechanical codes.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of mechanical designs for renovations and upgrades.
• Review engineering design packages for technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Prepare technical memoranda documenting facility conditions and upgrade recommendations.
• Support design and modernization efforts from planning through commissioning.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify improvements for performance and efficiency.
• Apply local, state, and federal codes to designs and reviews.
• Coordinate with engineers and stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC design

AutoCAD

MEP drawings

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

PE license or progress toward licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ERG is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support mechanical design, facility renovations, and infrastructure upgrades at a federal site in Indian Head, MD. The role emphasizes HVAC systems, building infrastructure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 3+ years of experience and may pursue PE licensure. This is an onsite, full-time position at NSF Indian Head, with a comprehensive benefits package and security