HVAC Mechanical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an HVAC Mechanical Engineer / Project Developer to join our federal team that specializes in supporting U.S. military and other U.S. federal government sites, primarily within our Mid-Atlantic / National Capital Region (VA/MD/DC area).

Responsibilities

• Conducts site visits and develops a Statement of Work (SOW) for customer requests
• Leads the design, development, scope definition, and cost development for HVAC mechanical and low voltage controls projects for U.S. Military and other federal government installations
• Works closely with Sales Account Executives to understand customer's goals and challenges
• Identifies technical opportunities to support established goals through maintenance, upgrades, and/or construction projects
• Prepares concept presentations, sample Performance Work Statements, and preliminary equipment selections
• Conducts site surveys, system assessments, and initial data collection to develop preliminary concepts for facility maintenance and improvement projects ranging in size from $100,000 to $2 million in scope
• Reviews customer RFPs, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepares requests for information (RFIs) to clarify customer requirements. Generates value engineering concepts
• Writes and edits technical proposal narratives describing design-build concept in response to an RFP. The technical proposal includes a project schedule to support the written narrative
• Ensures project scope of work is well-defined to verify feasibility of implementation, to ensure adherence to codes, standards, and agency requirements, and to mitigate cost and schedule risks
• Establishes ongoing relationships with the technical personnel within the customer’s organization
• Leads multi-disciplinary teams to develop cost estimates, scopes, project requirements and schedules. Responsible to manage and track multiple concurrent projects
• Supports Operations team in identifying risks, risk management strategies, planning staffing, and developing schedules for project delivery
• Supports Operations team in “Post Award” technical activities, including site surveys, design reviews, and submittal preparation
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with project development for mechanical and low voltage building automation and controls projects (MEP, HVAC mechanical, HVAC controls, utilities, SCADA, etc)
• Demonstrated expertise with building mechanical equipment, HVAC, energy management systems, or low voltage building automation systems
• Strong estimating skills and experience, preferably with RS Means or other estimating tools
• Comfortable assessing design risk
• Comfortable presenting in customer-facing situations
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineering license, CEM certification, and/or LEED AP accreditation

Skills

• Project development
• Site surveying
• Cost estimation
• Technical proposal writing
• Customer relationship management
• Multi-disciplinary team leadership
• Risk management

Benefits

• Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)
• Travel Required: Around 25%; mostly local travel

Pay

Pay range: $120,000 - $150,000 base salary based on experience