Mechanical HVAC Engineer III P.E

Were an employee-owned engineering, architecture, surveying, and geospatial firm,

We offer full range of services across all disciplines to cover the majority of our clients’ needs in-house. Our project managers and technical experts regularly tap into the expertise of all disciplines to identify new ideas, techniques, and solutions to offer the best value on projects.

Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer to provide HVAC and Plumbing design for a wide range of national defense projects. From multi-building campuses to secure facilities across the globe, the Merrick HPF team designs and delivers sustainable solutions to meet Government needs for resiliency, readiness, and reliability. Our work directly impacts the operation and efficiency of installations vital to the protection and defense of the United States. The eligible candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS SCI with Polygraph clearance.

The Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer will design HVAC and Plumbing/Piping systems for an exciting range of mission critical to mission support projects. Project work will encompass:

Plan, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of HVAC and Plumbing design work with calculations, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout of mechanical equipment and associated duct and piping systems, and sequences of operations.
Develop mechanical construction and equipment specifications, test and inspection plans, and system design descriptions.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for projects with less complex features, but also collaborate and use judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments and more complex projects.
Perform engineering quality assurance checks of project designs.
Support new project proposals with mechanical discipline scopes, budget estimates, and schedules.

Requirements

Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program is required. Engineering Technology degree will not be considered.
Minimum twelve (12) years of experience
PE License required
Current passport required
Client projects for this position requires: Sole U.S. Citizenship (no dual citizenship)
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility preferred, or eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Adjudicated polygraph (CI or Full Scope) current within 5 years is preferred, or eligible to obtain.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability and willingness to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Experience in HVAC and plumbing/piping systems design and associated engineering calculations (e.g. Air-handling systems, laboratory fume hood exhaust air systems, duct systems, heating and chilled water hydronic piping systems, natural gas piping systems, domestic water and waste water piping systems, steam and condensate piping systems, compressed air systems, and mechanical system controls).
Experience sizing and selecting HVAC and plumbing/piping equipment (e.g. air-handling units, fans/blowers, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, coils, HEPA filtration systems, dampers, valves, and controls).
Proficient in editing and writing mechanical construction and equipment specifications.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience using HVAC computer load and design programs such as Trane Trace software; knowledge of Revit building information modeling software is strongly preferred; and familiarity with AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, and NFPA standards. Working knowledge of IMC, IPC, and IBC codes.
LEED or Green Globes accreditation is a plus.
Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
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.
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