Remote Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Building Systems

Energy Jobline ZR; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and engineer HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government facilities, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, and energy codes. The role involves load calculations, energy modeling, and integration with architectural and electrical teams.

Candidates must be a US-registered PE with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET) and 8+ years of experience (or 6+ with a Masters).

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of applicable experience or 6+ years with a Masters.
• Professional Engineer license in good US standing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability.
• Experience with mechanical engineering design and analysis.
• Experience testing and evaluation of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis and design software tools.
• Ability to create and edit projects in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government facilities.
• Prepare construction drawings, specs, equipment schedules, and calculations for public procurement, bidding, and long-term operation.
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines to integrate mechanical systems within multi-discipline projects.
• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, ICC, energy codes, and agency design criteria.
• Perform load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analysis, and system sizing; perform related engineering calculations.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Civil 3D, Carrier HAP/Trace, eQUEST or similar tools to develop models.
• Utilize cost estimating tools (Bluebeam, RSMeans, Sage Estimating) to support budgeting and value engineering.
• Support construction administration through submittals, RFIs, site visits, and commissioning coordination.
• Fire protection design such as sprinklers and smoke control.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Teamwork

Communication

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Civil 3D

Carrier HAP/Trace

eQUEST

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and engineer HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government facilities, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, and energy codes. The role involves load calculations, energy modeling, and integration with architectural and electrical teams.

Candidates must be a US-registered PE with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET) and 8+ years of experience (or 6+ with a Masters).