Project Mechanical Engineer - Federal Projects Mechanical Engineering Posted 4 hours ago

Poutrix; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical discipline on multiple federal projects, designing HVAC systems and sustainable solutions. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers and clients from pursuit through construction.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10–15+ years in consulting, US PE licensure, and US citizenship; travel to project sites will be required as needed, and familiarity with UFC/UFGS standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required for federal employment eligibility.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10–15+ years in consulting engineering and facility design.
• PE licensure in the United States; multiple state licenses preferred.
• Experience producing IFC design packages for federal agency facilities.
• Strong communication skills for presentations, project communications, and written documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical discipline on multiple concurrent federal projects through pursuit, design and construction phases.
• Mentor junior staff and develop construction-ready drawings and specifications with inter-discipline coordination.
• Develop budgets, proposals, schedules, and staffing plans; pursue new project opportunities.
• Travel to project sites for engineering site surveys and client coordination.

Skills

Revit

BIM

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

SpecsIntact

ASHRAE standards

UFC/UFGS (federal standards)

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Trane Trace

SpecsIntact

Job description

## Project Mechanical Engineer - Federal ProjectsUnited StatesFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID42855Date Posted2026-08-14Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.**Role description:**Arcadis is looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our multidisciplinary Design & Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be a well-experienced Mechanical Engineer with experience in facility design for United States Federal Agencies.As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the mechanical discipline on multiple concurrent projects through pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases. You will be responsible for leading design efforts and serve as the Engineer of Record. As a senior mechanical engineer, you will work with project teams consisting of architects, engineers, project managers and clients designing HVAC systems on various projects including sustainable solutions.**Role accountabilities:*** Lead design teams and mentor junior staff to develop construction-ready design packages of drawings and specifications with inter-discipline coordination* Knowledge of industry standards (ASHRAE) and building codes, and **federal agency standards such as UFC and UFGS*** Develop budgets, proposals, schedules, project plans and staffing plans as well as pursue potential clients and project opportunities.* Fluency in design and modeling software that includes **Revit**, BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, **SpecsIntact*** Travel to project sites for engineering site surveys, data collection for power system studies, electrical system audits, and collaboration with clients’ team members**Qualifications & Experience:*** U.S. citizenship is required for this position as part of federal employment eligibility requirements* Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 to 15 years of experience or more in consulting engineering and performing facility design* Experience producing IFC design packages for federal agency facilities.* Professional Engineering Licensure in the United States. Multiple state licenses are preferred* Strong communication skills related to presentations, project communications, and written documents.* Looking for a candidate who can build positive relationships with internal and external team members. And be able to build additional project opportunities with Arcadis based on those positive relationships!Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $97,700 - $146,500. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.