Mechanical Engineer

Kwaan Bear Technology; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwaan Bear IT Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join at Pax River, MD, performing design and production support from inception through construction. The role requires leading and mentoring junior engineers, ensuring code compliance and good constructability across projects.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years of mechanical/plumbing design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD, and the ability to coordinate multi-discipline designs and review submittals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience in mechanical and plumbing schematic design and design development.
• Experience with AutoCAD and coordination of multi-discipline designs.
• Ability to design and review main mechanical systems and produce complete Construction Documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design and production support from inception through construction.
• Provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior engineers and review work for code compliance and constructability.
• Estimate design effort and assist in negotiations with A-E firms and General Contractors; review RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design-Build

Project coordination

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Pax River, MD

Clearance: Minimum of a Secret Clearance

Kwaan Bear IT Solutions is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer located at Pax River, MD.

Job Duties

• Performance of mechanical engineering design and production support from project inception through construction.
• Familiar with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods for projects, be able to provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior engineers/designers, and to review other mechanical engineers' work for code compliance and constructability.
• Ability to estimate design effort and assist in negotiations with Architectural-Engineering firms and General Contractors and shall be able to review contractor submittals and respond to requests for information (RFI's).

Certifications, Licences, Physical Requirements or Other Expertise Required

• Design and technical competence in developing and the production of complete Construction Documents, including drawings and specifications, for new and renovation projects.
• Responsible for professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination, including inter-discipline coordination, of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.

General Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience in mechanical and plumbing schematic design and design development, evaluation of new and existing commercial facilities, industrial and health care facilities similar to the building types prevalent in the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Experienced in AUTOCAD.
• Working knowledge and experience in design and reviewing of main Air and Water Side and steam Mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge and experience with main mechanical applications software for sizing ductwork and piping systems.
• Ability to design DDC control systems including production of the sequences of operation, point lists and control diagrams.
• Working knowledge of the SpecIntact and ability to produce and edit specification for design projects.
• Working knowledge of the latest UFCs, UFGS, NFPA, International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
• Practical experience with construction site visits and ability to produce field progress reports as needed.
• Able to provide engineering solutions to problems when requested by the Government.

Kwaan Bear IT Solutions (KBITS), is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.

KBITS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at KBITS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

KBITS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.