Senior Engineer (Mechanical)

Nisga'a CIOPS; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Senior Engineer (Mechanical) provides mechanical and HVAC engineering support to DOJ/BOP facilities by conducting technical analyses, reviewing documents, and drafting inputs to aid government decision-making. The role is advisory and does not approve designs or certify compliance on behalf of the Government.

Primarily remote work with occasional travel to DOJ/BOP sites. Required: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of related experience, and a professional license (RA or PE).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years of progressively responsible mechanical/HVAC engineering experience
• Must obtain DOJ/BOP suitability and facility access
• RA or PE certification preferred
• Experience with Federal facilities projects is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical/HVAC design documents, calculations, and submittals for completeness and alignment with requirements.
• Support facility condition assessments and identify deficiencies with recommended actions.
• Perform HVAC performance and energy-efficiency analyses and document findings for government review.
• Prepare technical inputs for Statements of Work, acceptance criteria, and evaluation factors.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to identify interfaces and integration issues.
• Support commissioning and closeout documentation and prepare executive summaries for stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical/HVAC engineering

MS Office

Technical commentary

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or RA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Nisga’a CIOPS delivers cleared professionals to support civilian and DoD customers worldwide across intelligence support, cyber/defensive cyber operations, IT O&M, infrastructure modernization, training, and logistics.

Summary

The Senior Engineer (Mechanical) provides mechanical engineering support to DOJ/BOP facilities stakeholders by performing technical analyses, document reviews, and engineering support for mechanical and HVAC systems. This role develops recommendations, drafts technical inputs, and supports reviews of mechanical deliverables to enable Government decision-making. The position is advisory and does not approve designs, certify compliance on behalf of the Government, or exercise Government authority.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Review mechanical/HVAC design documents, calculations, and submittals for completeness, constructability, and alignment with Government requirements; provide written comments and recommended resolutions.
• Support facility condition assessments by evaluating mechanical systems documentation, identifying deficiencies, and drafting recommended corrective actions.
• Perform technical research and analysis related to HVAC performance, ventilation, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality; document findings for Government consideration.
• Develop and/or review equipment schedules, sequence of operations narratives, and engineering options analyses to support Government evaluation.
• Draft technical inputs for Statements of Work, performance requirements, acceptance criteria, and evaluation factors for Government review and approval.
• Coordinate with architectural and other engineering disciplines to identify interfaces (e.g., power, controls, space constraints) and integration issues.
• Support commissioning and closeout documentation reviews (as applicable), including verification checklists and deficiency tracking.
• Prepare technical briefings, decision-support matrices, and executive summaries for Government stakeholders.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE, IMC) and engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation, comment matrices, and decision-support analyses.
• Proficiency with common tools (e.g., MS Office; familiarity with energy modeling or commissioning workflows is a plus).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have either an RA or PE certification
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible mechanical/HVAC engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ/BOP suitability, background investigation, and facility access as required.
• Primarily remote work. Occasional travel may be required to DOJ/BOP sites and/or meetings.
• May require participation in virtual design reviews and time-sensitive technical comment cycles.
• Work Environment and Travel:
• Primarily remote work. Occasional travel may be required to DOJ/BOP sites and/or meetings.
• May require participation in virtual design reviews and time-sensitive technical comment cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federal facilities projects (planning, design, renovation, sustainment) strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with secure / correctional / justice-sector facilities.
• Experience supporting design reviews, commissioning, or facilities O&M transition activities.

Pay And Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $170,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.