Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Mechanical Engineer:

Bowhead is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support an upcoming effort at NAWCAD in Patuxent River, MD. The Mechanical Engineer provides mechanical engineering design and production support from project inception through construction, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high-quality deliverables for federal infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design and production support for new construction and renovation projects

• Develop complete construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations

• Apply knowledge of both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers

• Review mechanical engineering work products for code compliance, constructability, and quality assurance

• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure integration of mechanical systems with overall project design

• Estimate design effort and support negotiations with Architectural-Engineering (A/E) firms and General Contractors

• Review contractor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction

• Conduct site visits and field observations to verify existing conditions and support renovation and rehabilitation efforts

• Prepare field reports and provide engineering solutions to technical issues identified by the Government

• Ensure professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of all engineering deliverables under the contract

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university

• Five (5) years of specialized experience in mechanical and plumbing schematic design and design development, evaluation of new and existing commercial facilities, industrial and health care facilities similar to the building types prevalent in the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility (AOR).

• Experienced in AUTOCAD.

• Working knowledge and experience in design and reviewing of main Air and Water Side and steam Mechanical systems.

• Working knowledge and experience with main mechanical applications software for sizing ductwork and piping systems.

• Ability to design DDC control systems including production of the sequences of operation, point lists and control diagrams.

• Working knowledge of the SpecIntact and ability to produce and edit specification for design projects.

• Working knowledge of the latest UFCs, UFGS, NFPA, International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. Practical experience with construction site visits and ability to produce field progress reports as needed. Able to provide engineering solutions to problems when requested by the Government.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere ( .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25155

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A