Mechanical Engineer III

Markon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon in Arlington, VA seeks a senior mechanical engineer to provide Owner's Representative construction management services for a DoD client. The role focuses on heat load calculations, mechanical design, and oversight of renovation and new construction projects.

Candidates should have a PE license, 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience or 20+ years in design/construction for large-scale facilities (>250,000 sq ft), U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience or 20+ years in design/construction for large projects (>250,000 sq ft) with PE license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance (HSPD-12 fingerprint background check).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical heat load calculations and mechanical designs for renovation and new construction projects.
• Review contractor proposals and designs and perform engineering analyses and evaluations.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Support testing and commissioning activities related to mechanical systems.
• Attend pre-construction site walks and develop heat load calculations and designs for in-house projects.
• Review designs and calculations submitted by others and provide feedback.
• Conduct follow-up surveillance during construction to ensure work meets approved drawings and requirements.

Skills

Heat load calculations

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Markon looking for an experienced senior mechanical engineer with extensive expertise in the construction industry to provide Owner's Representative construction management services to a DoD client.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical heat load calculations and mechanical designs for renovation and new construction projects.
• Review contractor proposals and designs and perform engineering analyses and evaluations.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Support testing and commissioning activities related to mechanical systems.
• Attend pre‑construction site walks, provide feedback on required mechanical scope for inclusion in the final project scope of work, and develop heat load calculations and designs for in‑house projects.
• Review designs and calculations submitted by others, perform engineering analyses and evaluations, and provide feedback.
• Conduct follow‑up surveillance during construction as needed to ensure work is performed according to approved drawings and design requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering with 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience or 20+ years of experience in the design/construction or operations of chillers, cooling towers, controls, pumps, fans, air handling equipment, and heat exchangers WITH experience in working with construction management and projects greater than 250,000 square feet AND a Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance (HSPD-12 fingerprint background check).