Mechanical Engineer-Part Time

The Mechanical Engineer provides half-time technical support for federal planning, design, and construction projects ranging from $100K to $5M. The role focuses on evaluating, troubleshooting, and developing scopes of work for mechanical systems, including building automation controls. The Mechanical Engineer supports project development by ensuring designs and repairs are constructible, cost-effective, and compliant with current codes and standards.

Required Experience & Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including project development and system commissioning.
• At least 1 year of experience working with a federal agency on facility project/program development (specifically related to commissioning of existing facilities/control systems).
• Expertise in building automation controls, including troubleshooting and developing control system repair scopes.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, and project documents for constructability and provide recommendations.
• Skilled in preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Federal project experience.
• Familiarity with deferred maintenance and recapitalization project development.
• Experience in facilities condition assessments and validation of repair recommendations.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Additional professional certifications in commissioning or building systems (e.g., CxA, ASHRAE certifications).

Pay

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical & Rx Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Contact Information

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.