Senior Mechanical Engineer - TS Clearance

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Capabilities

Mechanical

Office Setup

Office/Onsite

Job ID: #23457

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Jacobs has an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer supporting our long-term project in Washington, DC.

Position Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have essential multi-discipline team representation and be self-motivated, well organized, and customer focused. This position will be working with our Federal group as an owner’s representative. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will act as a consultant in the establishment of MEP design standards and criteria for construction projects. Provide expert mechanical engineering support based on these requirements:

1. Understand ducted and plenum return air systems, including Z-ducts and U-ducts in the design.
2. Understand different mechanical systems. Review the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
3. Review the mechanical system layout in specialized rooms such as the data closet and the communications room.
4. Ensure compliance with the client’s Construction Standards.
5. Understand watts per square foot ratio for various rooms within the client’s programs.
6. Review drawings and ensure compliance with the POR, Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards, as well as with local codes.
7. Write and review sequence of operations for various HVAC systems.
8. Review various 24/7 mechanical systems and determine which system complies with the client’s requirements.
9. Participate in commissioning of mechanical systems at the end of each project.
10. Calculate life-cycle analysis of various HVAC systems.
11. Work with the team to develop cost estimates for various HVAC systems.
12. Write scope of work for HVAC systems.
13. Review air and water balance reports (TAB).
14. Perform construction administration duties, such as reviewing RFIs, field reports, and submittals.
15. Act as a consultant in the establishment of design standards and criteria for construction projects. Provide expert mechanical engineering comments based on these requirements.
16. Participate in quality control and quality assurance during construction.
17. Assist in the development of reports, studies, and presentations.
18. Collaborate and assist in resolving critical and possibly controversial issues with a multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers, and federal agency clients.
19. Exhibit resiliency if shifting priorities require reprioritization of workload.
20. Guide and suggest edits or updates to Construction Standards, as applicable.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in the current version of AutoCAD software.
• 10 years of experience in HVAC building design and construction.
• Active secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferable.
• 20 years of HVAC building design and construction experience.
• Federal design and construction experience.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $195,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.