Mechanical Engineer

National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Art is seeking a Mechanical Engineer within the Facilities Management Division in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising the Head of Facilities/Engineering and guiding repair, upgrade, and renovation of all mechanical systems, including chilled water, AHU, steam, and plumbing infrastructure.

The position supports design development, contract scoping for A&E work, bid analysis, and technical responses to bidders, with telework eligibility and a comprehensive federal

Qualifications

• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See the Department of Education website for details.

Responsibilities

• Providing mechanical engineering expertise to oversee the Gallery's mechanical systems and maintenance programs.
• Developing design plans for repair, replacement, and renovation of mechanical, plumbing, and distribution systems.
• Reviewing contractor designs, analyzing bids, and advising on complex mechanical problems.

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in the Facilities Management Division, National Gallery Of Art (NGA), Washington, DC, a organization providing a board range of facilities engineering and support services.

The incumbent provides mechanical engineering advice, guidance and direction to the Head of Facilities/Engineering on all relevant matters including repair, program planning, alteration, upgrade and renovation of all aspects of the Gallery mechanical systems and equipment, facilities condition assessments, and maintenance service and repair contracts.

Duties for this position include: Providing mechanical engineering expertise and recommendations to the Head of Facilities/Engineering in overseeing the Gallery's facilities maintenance management programs.

Managing, coordinating and developing design plans, and specifications for the repair, replacement, renovation and maintenance of the Gallery's chilled water distribution system, air handling unit systems (supply/ventilation exhaust air), steam systems, and plumbing (domestic irrigation storm water) systems. Preparing the scope of work for architect and engineer (A&E) contracts and reviewing the contractor's designs.

Analyzing bids in the preparation of pre-award documents and providing technical responses to questions from prospective bidders. Serving as the technical advisor and expert to Administration - Facilities Management and the Gallery's engineers and technicians on complex mechanical design problems and installation of mechanical systems. Performing and directing engineering surveys.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Gallery of Art, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.