Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mission-Critical Systems

M.C. Dean; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities. You will produce drawings, specify equipment, and plan installation sequences for complex projects while working with limited supervision.

The role requires a TS clearance to start and involves ASHRAE standards knowledge, HVAC systems expertise, and coordination across design, construction, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• 2+ years of relevant design, testing, and commissioning experience for building power systems.
• Active Top Secret clearance to start; polygraph may be required.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE Handbook and Standards.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and cooling systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations, equipment selection, and system design for proposals and contracts.
• Define scopes, deadlines, and budgets with adherence to constraints.
• Produce construction drawings and specs aligned with contract requirements.
• Address mechanical design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning issues.
• Develop system sequences of operations and compliance matrices.
• Participate in PITCO processes including programming and testing.
• Support project construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Document design work in AutoCAD and REVIT (2D/3D).
• Provide technical support to operations management and responses to RFIs.
• Research and prototype emerging technologies to meet customer needs.
• Keep senior staff informed of key decisions and objectives.

Skills

Engineering

Communication

System design

HVAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

M.C. Dean seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities. You will produce drawings, specify equipment, and plan installation sequences for complex projects while working with limited supervision.

The role requires a TS clearance to start and involves ASHRAE standards knowledge, HVAC systems expertise, and coordination across design, construction, and commissioning phases.