Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance)

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support a federal client on a secure campus in Washington, DC. The role requires broad mechanical expertise and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders to validate field conditions and plan projects.

Candidates should have experience across HVAC, plumbing, controls, energy management, and facility modernization, with strong communication and reporting skills for regular briefings on site.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Broad mechanical engineering experience across HVAC, plumbing, controls, energy management and modernization
• Strong technical judgment and clear communication with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Assess mechanical building systems including HVAC, plumbing, hydronic systems, controls, energy management and related infrastructure.
• Perform facility condition assessments and develop practical recommendations for repair, renewal, modernization and lifecycle planning.
• Support engineering evaluations, design reviews, scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates and project documentation.
• Provide technical support for building automation systems, direct digital controls and energy conservation measures.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, facility managers, contractors and project teams to translate needs into engineering solutions.
• Review work for compliance with codes, federal requirements and secure-campus operating protocols.
• Report regularly to a secure federal campus in Washington, DC, to participate in meetings and verify existing conditions.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Controls

Energy management

Facility modernization

Field coordination

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Mechanical Engineer with an active Secret Clearance to support a federal client at a secure campus in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded mechanical engineering professional with broad experience across HVAC, plumbing, controls, energy management, facility assessments, operations support, and infrastructure modernization. This role requires strong technical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to report regularly to the secure federal campus to coordinate with stakeholders, validate field conditions, and support planning and execution activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, hydronic systems, controls, energy management systems, and related facility infrastructure.
• Perform facility condition assessments, identify system deficiencies, and develop practical recommendations for repair, renewal, modernization, and lifecycle planning.
• Support engineering evaluations, design reviews, scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Provide technical support for building automation systems, direct digital controls, energy conservation measures, and mechanical system optimization.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, facility managers, contractors, and project teams to translate operational needs into actionable engineering solutions.
• Review work for compliance with applicable codes, standards, federal requirements, and secure-campus operating protocols.
• Report regularly to a secure federal campus in Washington, DC, to participate in meetings, conduct field investigations, verify existing conditions, and support project execution.