Senior Mechanical Engineer & Project Leader (PE)

Zing Recruiting; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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PTO

Holidays

Retirement Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a valued client in Fairfax, VA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer IV (PE Required) to lead HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and facility infrastructure projects for public facilities. You will serve as a technical leader and project manager from planning through construction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, active Virginia or Maryland PE license, and a track record of delivering capital improvement programs on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active Virginia or Maryland PE license; ability to obtain VA licensure via reciprocity.
• Minimum five years of experience as Lead Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience designing and sealing mechanical engineering documents.
• Experience designing and sealing plumbing systems.
• Strong commercial HVAC design and engineering experience.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Experience managing engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects including HVAC, plumbing, and building systems improvements.
• Manage design consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and design documents.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support capital improvement and facility modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project planning, design, and construction phases.
• Coordinate with facility users, engineering teams, contractors, and leadership.
• Resolve construction issues and provide engineering guidance during project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (VA/MD)

Tools

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

Job description

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a valued client in Fairfax, VA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer IV (PE Required) to lead HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and facility infrastructure projects for public facilities. You will serve as a technical leader and project manager from planning through construction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, active Virginia or Maryland PE license, and a track record of delivering capital improvement programs on schedule and within budget.