Mechanical Engineer-Part Time

The Building People; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance/AD&D

Job summary

A federal project support firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support for projects ranging from $100K to $5M. The role involves evaluating and troubleshooting mechanical systems and developing scopes of work. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years in mechanical engineering and experience with federal projects. Competitive benefits and work conditions are provided, with background checks required for employment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Engineer with a focus on mechanical systems.
• 10+ years in engineering, including project development.
• Experience with federal facility projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for federal construction projects.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Develop scopes of work for mechanical systems.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering

10 years of experience in mechanical engineering

Experience working with a federal agency

Expertise in building automation controls

Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards

Ability to review drawings and specifications

Skilled in preparing technical reports

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Mechanical Engineer provides half‑time technical support for federal planning, design, and construction projects ranging from $100 K to $5 M. The role focuses on evaluating, troubleshooting, and developing scopes of work for mechanical systems, including building automation controls. The Mechanical Engineer supports project development by ensuring designs and repairs are constructible, cost‑effective, and compliant with current codes and standards.

Required Experience & Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including project development and system commissioning.
• At least 1 year of experience working with a federal agency on facility project/program development (specifically related to commissioning of existing facilities/control systems).
• Expertise in building automation controls, including troubleshooting and developing control system repair scopes.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, and project documents for constructability and provide recommendations.
• Skilled in preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Federal project experience.
• Familiarity with deferred maintenance and recapitalization project development.
• Experience in facilities condition assessments and validation of repair recommendations.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Additional professional certifications in commissioning or building systems (e.g., CxA, ASHRAE certifications).
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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