Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering Lead

Sheladia Associates, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership on facility assessments, upgrades, and modernization of critical HVAC, plumbing, and control systems for projects worldwide and in the Washington, DC area.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, and strong skills in energy modeling, BIM, and system commissioning. Travel and multiple assignments are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive mechanical/plumbing engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with facility assessments, HVAC/plumbing modernization, system replacement, and occupied-building renovation.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, energy, ventilation, controls, and commissioning standards.
• Proficiency with load-calculation, energy-modeling, BIM, controls, and document-review platforms.
• Ability to lead complex assignments and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments, studies, designs, and modernization programs for HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and related systems.
• Evaluate system condition, capacity, performance, controls, redundancy, maintainability, energy/water use, and service life.
• Develop repair, replacement, optimization, resiliency, decarbonization, and life-cycle recommendations.
• Support facility assessments, maintenance plans, and capital-improvement programs.
• Coordinate with architecture, electrical, structural, fire protection, security, operations, and construction disciplines.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Leadership

Energy modeling

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

BIM

Load calculation software

Energy modeling tools

Document-review platforms

Job description

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affinitative Action Employer.

Job Description

This position is contingent upon contract award and subsequent task-order requirements. It is intended to support SHELADIA's pursuit of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), 2026 Worldwide A/E Support Services IDIQ. Employment, assignments, travel, and project responsibilities will be based on awarded task orders.

The program may support planning, design, construction, facility rehabilitation, system replacement, security upgrades, communications facilities, and building maintenance at Foreign Service posts worldwide and OBO offices in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Services may include professional support services, constructability reviews, critical-path schedule and risk analyses, and project-budget analyses.

The Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering Lead will provide technical leadership for facility assessments, infrastructure upgrades, system replacements, and modernization of resilient, efficient, maintainable, and mission-critical HVAC, plumbing, utility, and control systems.

• Lead assessments, studies, designs, and modernization programs for HVAC, plumbing, building automation, central utilities, fuel, and related systems.
• Evaluate system condition, capacity, performance, controls, redundancy, maintainability, energy/water use, and service life.
• Develop repair, replacement, optimization, resiliency, decarbonization, and life-cycle recommendations.
• Support facility assessments, maintenance plans, feasibility studies, and capital-improvement programs.
• Coordinate with architecture, electrical, structural, fire protection, security, operations, and construction disciplines, addressing mission-critical operations, challenging climates, water availability, equipment availability, and local operating capacity.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, cost inputs, schedules, commissioning requirements, and scopes of work.
• Participate in Integrated Design Reviews and independent reviews; support constructability, value engineering, construction administration, testing, commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness.
• Apply U.S. Government requirements while addressing host-country codes, authorities, construction practices, and site conditions.
• Provide quality control, mentor staff, and support proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive mechanical/plumbing engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with facility assessments, HVAC/plumbing modernization, system replacement, occupied-building renovation, and challenging international utility conditions.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, energy, ventilation, controls, and commissioning standards.
• Proficiency with load-calculation, energy-modeling, BIM, controls, and document-review platforms.
• Ability to lead complex assignments, communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, and exercise sound judgment in operationally sensitive or high-security environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government personnel security clearance when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with diplomatic, federal, defense, institutional, mission-critical, laboratory, or high-security facilities.
• International experience in challenging climates, limited-resource locations, or facilities with unreliable utilities.
• LEED AP, CEM, BCxP, CPMP, or similar energy/commissioning credential.
• Experience coordinating U.S. Government standards with host-country laws, codes, authorities, and construction practice

Additional Information

International and domestic travel is expected and may include short-notice trips to overseas diplomatic facilities and other project locations. Travel requirements may vary based on assigned projects, task orders, and client requirements.

Salary: $125,000–$185,000 per year, commensurate withexperience and qualifications.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. has made the best effort to accurately represent the pay range for this position, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and any applicable cost of living data relevant to the position/candidate.

Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses.

Sheladia provides employees with the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health Savings Account (HSA; with eligible medical plan enrollment)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.

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