Mechanical Engineer

mcfa; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

mcfa is seeking an experienced HVAC engineer to join our Aberdeen, MD team in a hybrid role. You will design and document HVAC systems for data centers and related facilities, perform load calculations, and coordinate with clients and engineers.

You should have 5+ years of HVAC design experience, an active PE license, and strong AutoCAD skills, plus excellent writing and communication abilities to support project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC engineering and design experience, especially for computer rooms, electronic labs and data centers.
• Active PE license in any state, MD/NJ licensure requirements must be meetable.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to coordinate with clients and engineers.
• Knowledge of codes and standards for the HVAC trade and building systems.
• Experience with HVAC load calculations, piping and electrical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document design goals, criteria and concepts with consultants and clients.
• Analyze and troubleshoot existing HVAC systems and equipment.
• Perform HVAC load calculations and create construction documents.
• Conduct construction administration duties and site visits, respond to RFIs.
• Produce drawings meeting client requirements, codes and site standards.
• Collaborate with team to learn from senior mechanical engineers and apply best practices.

Skills

HVAC engineering

AutoCAD

Technical writing

Project coordination

Data center systems

Codes & standards

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About mcfa

We are a professional services firm in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry serving public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our services include Strategy, Planning, Program Management & Construction Management. Our goal is to help every employee design a fulfilling career through alignment of their individual passions/skills with the vision of the organization. Our mission is "Inspiring People and Places through Project Leadership and Project Development".

mcfa Core Values (LEADS)

• Love (each other, mission, work)
• Entrepreneurial (spirit of innovation)
• Accountability (to ourselves, our clients, each other)
• Delight (customers and teammates)
• Stretch (individual and collective growth mindset)

Who you are

• Experience: 5+years of HVAC engineering and design experience. Experience in the design and analysis of computer rooms, electronic labs, chilled/heating water systems, and VAV systems is preferred.
• Licensure: An active PE license in any state is acceptable, as long as all the qualifications required to obtain a MD and NJ license are met. NCEES record in good standing or in process.
• Security Clearance: A security clearance is not required, but the successful candidate will eventually require a TS‑SCI clearance.
• Software: Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
• Communications: Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills.
• Possess a strong awareness of current and emerging industry standards, vendors, and technologies as they relate to the data center facility infrastructure industry.
• Display a working knowledge of facility plumbing.
• Display a working knowledge of data center electrical systems (generator, UPS, lighting, power distribution, etc).
• Ability to coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants to analyze mechanical requirements & develop designs for new projects.
• Possess strong record keeping skills as well as a good sense of coordination and follow through.
• Possess a working knowledge of specifications.
• Have solid knowledge of codes and standards for his/her trade.

What you'll get to do

• Work with Consultants, Clients, MCFA Senior Mechanical Engineers and contractors to develop and document design goals, criteria and concepts. Also analyze and troubleshoot existing HVAC Systems and Equipment.
• Perform existing conditions surveys for renovation projects.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, air & water pressure drop calculations in support of design.
• Develop the HVAC design concepts into construction documents that meet the design goals and criteria.
• Perform Construction Administration duties including construction monitoring, site visit report generation, shop drawing review, shop drawing processing, and responding to contractor RFI’s.
• Produce drawings consistent with client requirements, code compliance, and site standards.
• Learn/train under a team of senior Mechanical Professional Engineers (PE).
• Hands‑on experience with controls, instrumentation, testing & balancing and real‑life problem solving.
• Interface with clients and attend meetings regularly.

Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days per week on site in Aberdeen, MD.

Annual Paid Time Off

• Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
• Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
• Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule

"mcfa way" Bonus Program

• Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
• Incoming Growth Units: 10
• Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.

Healthcare & Insurance

• Eligible to participate in mcfa's family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment. mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
• Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Retirement

• You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.

mcfa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. mcfa does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which mcfa maintains facilities.