Senior Mechanical Engineer – District Utilities (ESOP)

ManpowerGroup; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

ESOP ownership

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client in Alexandria, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the District Utilities Department, supporting large-scale energy and utility projects. The role focuses on designing district thermal systems and guiding cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

The candidate brings 10+ years in district thermal utilities, a PE license, ABET‑accredited Mechanical Engineering degree, and strong leadership and PM skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience with district thermal utility systems (generation and distribution).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. and obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design for district thermal systems (hot water, chilled water, steam).
• Contribute to district utilities business development initiatives.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses including life cycle cost evaluations (LCCA).
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems into large projects.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ManpowerGroup's client in Alexandria, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the District Utilities Department, supporting large-scale energy and utility projects. The role focuses on designing district thermal systems and guiding cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

The candidate brings 10+ years in district thermal utilities, a PE license, ABET‑accredited Mechanical Engineering degree, and strong leadership and PM skills. U.S.