Mission-Critical Facilities Mechanical Engineer (TS/SCI)

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Facilities Mechanical Engineer in Chantilly, VA to join a versatile team supporting our customer’s global mission-critical facilities. This role involves technical insight, leading design and construction projects, and ensuring reliability of mechanical systems, with travel 15–20% and an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

You will analyze HVAC, hydronic, and controls systems, review design documents for code compliance, and develop maintenance and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 9+ years of experience; or Masters with 7+ years; PhD/JD with 4+ years.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in intelligence, defense, or federal sectors, or 7+ years in commercial industry.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations (heating/cooling load, hydronic pressure drop, external static pressure drop, NPSH, etc.).
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and guidelines (SMACNA, ASHRAE, IBC, IMC, IPC, UFC, LEED).
• Knowledge of design analysis and troubleshooting of HVAC, chilled water, steam, EMCS, ventilation, data centers.
• Engineering Training Certification (EIT).
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document facilities mechanical and controls issues for the Government customer.
• Review design documents for constructability, maintainability, and code compliance.
• Develop maintenance and commissioning methods to ensure proper site operation.
• Plan long-term improvements for mechanical systems globally.
• Evaluate inclusion of sustainable practices and renewable energies.
• Perform design analyses and cost comparisons for mechanical projects.
• Provide technical support to Project Manager during project execution.
• Assist in developing capital budget proposals.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and material samples for compliance.
• Develop best practices across the organization.
• Coordinate technical presentations on modern technologies for projects.
• Analyze equipment performance data to optimize uptime and efficiency.
• Travel 15–20% for TDYs.

Skills

Project management

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

SixSigma

Pipeflow

ARCHGIS

Trane Tracer

Trane Trace 3D Plus

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Facilities Mechanical Engineer in Chantilly, VA to join a versatile team supporting our customer’s global mission-critical facilities. This role involves technical insight, leading design and construction projects, and ensuring reliability of mechanical systems, with travel 15–20% and an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

You will analyze HVAC, hydronic, and controls systems, review design documents for code compliance, and develop maintenance and