Senior Mechanical Engineer

Torch Technologies; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support critical facilities, infrastructure, and engineering initiatives at Eglin AFB. The role provides technical leadership and expertise to support mission readiness and long-term infrastructure planning.

The ideal candidate blends technical excellence with practical problem-solving, working with government personnel, contractors, and facility stakeholders to ensure mechanical systems and assets are planned, managed, and sustained

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or 10+ years experience; or 12+ years with no Master’s.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years experience.
• Experience with facilities, infrastructure, asset management, construction, or related engineering programs.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, facility operations, lifecycle asset management.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level mechanical engineering support for facility, infrastructure, and asset management programs.
• Assist Government engineers with Asset Management Plans and sustainment initiatives.
• Review design packages, studies, construction documents, and proposals for compliance with objectives and standards.
• Provide technical consulting, project coordination, and recommendations for sustainment and modernization.
• Analyze facility and mechanical asset data to support lifecycle management and mission readiness.
• Conduct facility surveys, inspections, and site assessments for evaluations and project development.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and HVAC personnel to resolve technical issues and ensure system performance.
• Maintain and manage engineering and asset data in BUILDER, NexGen, and related databases.
• Support project planning, resource management, and execution through engineering analysis.
• Prepare engineering documentation and briefings for leadership decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BUILDER

NexGen

Job description

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support critical facilities, infrastructure, and engineering initiatives at Eglin AFB. This position provides technical leadership and engineering expertise that directly supports mission readiness, long-term infrastructure planning, and the successful execution of Air Force test and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer who combines technical excellence with practical problem-solving skills, initiative, and a commitment to customer support. Working alongside government personnel, engineers, contractors, and facility stakeholders, you will help ensure mechanical systems, infrastructure assets, and facility investments are effectively planned, managed, and sustained.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide senior-level mechanical engineering support for facility, infrastructure, and asset management programs supporting Air Force mission requirements.
• Assist Government engineers with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and related sustainment initiatives.
• Review design packages, engineering studies, construction documents, and technical proposals to ensure compliance with project objectives and engineering standards.
• Provide technical consulting, project coordination, and engineering recommendations for facility sustainment, restoration, modernization, and infrastructure improvement efforts.
• Analyze facility and mechanical asset data to support lifecycle management, condition assessments, investment planning, and mission readiness.
• Conduct facility surveys, inspections, and site assessments to gather information necessary for engineering evaluations and project development.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and HVAC personnel to identify requirements, resolve technical issues, and support effective system performance.
• Maintain and manage engineering and asset data within approved asset management systems, including BUILDER, NexGen, and related databases.
• Support project planning, resource management, policy implementation, and operational execution through engineering analysis and technical expertise.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, assessments, briefings, and project deliverables in support of leadership decision-making and customer requirements.
• Participate in meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder engagements, providing technical insight and recommendations to support mission objectives.
• Support strategic planning and project development efforts by helping define project goals, schedules, resource requirements, and execution strategies.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; or Twelve (12) or more years of directly related mechanical engineering experience in lieu of a Master's degree; or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience providing mechanical engineering support for facilities, infrastructure, asset management, construction, or related engineering programs.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, facility operations, engineering analysis, and lifecycle asset management principles.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, technical documentation, construction packages, and project deliverables.
• Ability to conduct facility assessments, inspections, condition evaluations, and engineering analyses.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of War or Air Force engineering organizations.
• Familiarity with facility asset management programs and tools, including BUILDER and NexGen.
• Experience supporting facilities sustainment, restoration, modernizat