Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance) with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with an active Secret Clearance to support a federal client at a secure campus in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will bring broad experience across HVAC, plumbing, controls, energy management, and facility modernization.

Responsibilities include assessments, engineering evaluations, design reviews, and collaboration with government stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in facility engineering, mechanical systems, operations, sustainment, or modernization.
• Broad knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, controls, energy management, facility infrastructure, and related mechanical systems.
• Experience with facility condition assessments, engineering evaluations, design review, cost estimating, technical writing, and stakeholder coordination.
• Must be able to report regularly to a secure federal campus in Washington, DC.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, federal facility requirements, and secure-campus procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

HVAC

Plumbing

Controls

Energy management

Facility infrastructure

Engineering evaluations

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BAS

Direct digital controls

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting facility engineering, mechanical systems, operations, sustainment, or modernization projects.
• Broad working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, controls, energy management, facility infrastructure, and related mechanical systems.
• Experience with facility condition assessments, engineering evaluations, design review, cost estimating, technical writing, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to report regularly to a secure federal campus in Washington, DC.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, federal facility requirements, and secure-campus procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with BAS, direct digital controls, energy management platforms, and mechanical system optimization.
• Experience conducting facility condition assessments and developing capital improvement recommendations for federal or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with secure federal campus protocols, stakeholder coordination, and field validation activities.

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and 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 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. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.