Sr. Mechanical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTIONIn the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:• Be the subject matter expert for mechanical engineering; responsibilities include the design and technical review of mechanical systems including, but not limited to: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Controls; Plumbing; Fire Suppression; Natural Gas Distribution; Compression Air, and Material Handling / Specialty Equipment such as cranes, elevators, and diesel prime movers for power generation.• Perform HVAC designs for projects such as single or multi-storied barracks; academic complexes; aircraft flight control or simulation facilities; administrative, dining and multi-purpose centers; medical complexes; schools, child development centers; chapels; industrial, manufacturing, and special process facilities; warehouse and storage buildings; machine shops; vehicle, weapons, and fuel cell repair shops; recreation and resource operations buildings; commissaries; refrigeration and cold storage buildings; aircraft corrosion control and paint stripping facilities.• Participate in design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems• Assume the electrical lead on many projects• Interact with other agency designers, project managers and top agency officials to resolve conflicts in criteria, develop design and contracting strategies which results in advertising, contract award and construction and/or renovation of mission essential facilities.• Produces complete contract packages including, but not limited to independent government estimates, drawings and specifications; manage projects from the design phase through completion of construction/renovation• In conjunction with construction management section, assist in coordinating all phases of engineering, construction, and inspection; resolving field problems through interpretation of contract documents and amendments; reviewing and approving shop drawings; approving invoices for payment; recommending actions to be taken to maintain projects on schedule and within budget.• Analyze mechanical system design calculations/procedures• Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis to select the most cost effective building envelop and mechanical systems• Reviews designs completed internally or by a third party A/E firm• Calculate HVAC building loads using Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or other building loads calculation programs designed for HVAC and energy simulationREQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering- A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings- 2 years of experience working on DoD projects- Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license