Mechanical Engineer

Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Ashburn VA
Salary Negotiable

POSITION SUMMMARY:
The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for the research field verification design development and production of engineering design documents and assisting with construction administration commissioning and postconstruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prepares and reviews plans specifications and contract documents for bidding and construction.
• Reviews design and construction submittals from consultants and contractors.
• Consults with various appropriate entities regarding mechanical/electrical equipment design layout maintenance and operations and longrange engineering planning and improvements programs.
• Performs engineering analyses evaluations and research studies on small and large facility projects.
• Performs and participates in design/construction problemresolution efforts.
• Provides mechanical/electrical engineering and technical support to mechanical/electrical technicians engineers and process control personnel in troubleshooting repair and maintenance of complex mechanical cooling systems such as chilled water direct and indirect evaporative cooling dx split systems condenser water glycol dry coolers adiabatic cooling fluid coolers etc.
• Reviews mechanical/electrical testing reports; makes recommendations accordingly.
• Conducts field surveys to review and record existing project conditions.
• Assists and directs others in the development and revision of design guidelines design criteria standard details and specifications for facility design projects.
• Consults with various departments manufacturers suppliers consultants and contractors on product quality assurance issues and techniques.
• Conducts complex studies and investigations. Prepares reports on design construction maintenance and operational issues/problems within facilities and systems infrastructure.
• Possesses knowledge of engineering code requirements.
• Leads architects and engineers and other technical personnel in the development and design of various large and complex projects as well as small projects.
• Prepares mechanical design documents and specifications for small and large facility projects.
• Inspects mechanical construction work in progress and upon completion for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Conducts CFD Modeling and writes associated report
• Learn electrical engineering practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience (Desired):
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 37 years of mechanical engineering experience.

Computer Skills:
• MS Office AutoCAD Bluebeam Revit
• CFD Modeling Software experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses:
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) professional designation or Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred)
US Citizenship required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• No supervisory responsibilities with this position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level is usually moderate.

The above job description is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.