Mechanical Engineer

Parsons; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Company holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Centreville, VA to contribute to Critical Infrastructure projects. You’ll focus on HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression while coordinating with architects and engineers to integrate systems.

The role emphasizes CAD/BIM use, site surveys, and technical evaluations to ensure safety and sustainability. You should have a 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree, 5+ years of experience, and ideally an EIT or Master’s.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• EIT registration or Master’s degree are beneficial.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with HVAC, chillers, boilers, steam, cooling water, pumps, fans, compressors, cooling towers, plumbing, fire suppression, and related building services.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in sustainable design practices and LEED certification is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn, develop and apply new techniques, standards, and processes.
• Candidate should be capable of working in a self-directed manner with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard engineering deliverables such as drawings, calculations, specifications, reports for procurement and construction.
• Perform site surveys of existing facilities for as-built documentation and rehab designs; support construction.
• Coordinate design input with architects and engineers to integrate mechanical systems.
• Utilize CAD and/or Building Information Modeling design software.
• Review mechanical system drawings, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy.
• Perform technical evaluations of mechanical equipment for performance, safety and sustainability.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Fire suppression systems

Engineering drawings

Site surveys

Communication skills

Self-directed

LEED knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

EIT registration

Master’s degree (beneficial)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Trane Trace

MathCAD

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Mechanical Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will get to use your mechanical engineer skills to focus on HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression and/or facility systems to support Critical Infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Under the direction of a Senior engineer, prepares standard engineering deliverables such as drawings, calculations, specifications, reports and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.

• Performs site surveys of existing facilities for as-built document generation, rehabilitation designs, and for construction support of new facilities. Adherence to a Zero-Incident safety goal is expected.

• Coordinates design input and technical guidance with architects and other engineers to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly into the project.

• Utilization of CAD and/or Building Information Modeling design software is expected.

• Reviewing and approving mechanical system drawings, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Performing technical evaluations of mechanical equipment and systems to ensure they meet performance, safety, and sustainability goals.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration and/or Masters Degree are beneficial.

• 5+ years of related work experience

• In addition to the above credentials, basic understanding and/or experience in the design and specification of a wide variety of mechanical systems are preferred. Systems should include: HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, steam systems, cooling water systems, pumps, fans, compressors, cooling towers, plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, and other building services related systems.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Experience in sustainable design practices and LEED certification is advantageous.

• Willingness to learn, develop and apply new techniques, standards, and processes.

• Candidate should be capable of working in a self-directed manner with minimal oversight.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in LRT, Metro, or Railway /transit design projects is beneficial.

• Experience in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), scheduling software, or file management software is a plus. Working knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Trane Trace, MathCAD, and/or other software packages typically associated with engineering is beneficial.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.