Mechanical Engineer - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of complex federal facilities projects. Work alongside experienced professionals on mission-critical infrastructure in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Candidate must have a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, and an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience designing and reviewing mechanical building systems for complex facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit and other commonly used CADD software.
• Ability to interpret building codes, technical standards, drawings, and specifications.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%, including occasional OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review mechanical designs, planning documents, and technical reports for federal facilities projects.
• Design mechanical building systems and coordinate with architectural, structural, civil, and electrical disciplines.
• Conduct code compliance reviews, technical evaluations, and peer reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Support projects through design, bidding, and construction while ensuring compliance with technical standards.
• Develop project schedules, lifecycle cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Lead engineering tasks, prepare scopes of work, and provide technical and contract administration support.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

Mechanical design experience

Interpreting building codes

Travel readiness (10-20%), including O

Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

CBCP (preferred)

Autodesk Certified Professional (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Procon Consulting is an award-winning consulting firm providing project management, construction management, and technical consulting services for complex federal programs nationwide. As an ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm, we are committed to delivering quality and innovation.

Procon seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of complex federal facilities projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on mission-critical infrastructure while contributing to innovative engineering solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications and Skills

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience designing and reviewing mechanical building systems for complex facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit and other commonly used CADD software.
• Ability to interpret building codes, technical standards, drawings, and specifications.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%, including occasional OCONUS travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP).
• Autodesk Certified Professional.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and review mechanical designs, planning documents, and technical reports for federal facilities projects.
• Design mechanical building systems and coordinate with architectural, structural, civil, and electrical disciplines.
• Conduct code compliance reviews, technical evaluations, and peer reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Support projects through design, bidding, and construction while ensuring compliance with technical standards.
• Develop project schedules, lifecycle cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Lead engineering tasks, prepare scopes of work, and provide technical and contract administration support.

Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.
• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.
• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.
• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.

Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.