Onsite Mechanical Design Engineer - Federal HVAC & Facilities

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support mechanical engineering design, facility renovations, and infrastructure upgrades at a federal site.

The role focuses on developing and reviewing engineering designs, preparing technical documentation, and modernizing facilities to meet current codes and operational requirements. The position is full-time and onsite at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head in Indian Head, MD, near Washington DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical design, or building infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software.
• Experience reviewing or developing mechanical drawings, specifications, or MEP sets.
• Knowledge of building/mechanical codes and standards.
• Strong written, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey technical information.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of mechanical designs for facility renovations and upgrades.
• Assist with reviewing drawings, specifications, and construction packages for technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Prepare memoranda and reports documenting facility conditions and upgrade recommendations.
• Support design and modernization efforts, including HVAC systems, from planning to commissioning.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities to improve performance and reliability.
• Apply local, state, and federal codes to engineering designs and reviews.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and government stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Perform engineering calculations and research to develop practical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

DoD security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support mechanical engineering design, facility renovations, and infrastructure upgrades at a federal site.

The role focuses on developing and reviewing engineering designs, preparing technical documentation, and modernizing facilities to meet current codes and operational requirements. The position is full-time and onsite at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head in Indian Head, MD, near Washington DC.