Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering

We are seeking an HVAC Mechanical Engineer / Project Developer to join our federal team that specializes in supporting U.S. federal government sites, primarily within the Mid‑Atlantic / National Capital Region (VA/MD/DC area). This is a remote (work from home) position with the ability to come to project sites in the local Washington D.Metropolitan area when needed for site and equipment assessment. This role will lead the design, development, scope definition (statement of work), and cost development for facility improvement projects for U.Military and other federal government sites within the region, primarily working with building mechanical equipment and building automation systems (MEP, HVAC mechanical, HVAC controls and automation, lighting, utilities, etc).

Bonus eligible: Yes.

Location: Remote / Virtual (Work from home) with the ability to come to project sites as needed for site and equipment assessment. Paid time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).

Travel Required: Around 25%; mostly local travel.

As An HVAC Mechanical Engineer, You Will

Conduct site visits and develop a Statement of Work (SOW) for customer requests

Lead the design, development, scope definition, and cost development for HVAC mechanical and low voltage controls projects for U.Military and other federal government installations

Work closely with Sales Account Executives to understand customer’s goals and challenges. Identify technical opportunities to support established goals through maintenance, upgrades, and/or construction projects. Prepare concept presentations, sample Performance Work Statements, and preliminary equipment selections

Conduct 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

Review customer RFPs, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare requests for information (RFIs) to clarify customer requirements. Generate value engineering concepts

Write and edit technical proposal narratives describing design‑build concept in response to an RFP. The technical proposal includes a project schedule to support the written narrative

Ensure 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

Establish ongoing relationships with the technical personnel within the customer’s organization

Lead multi‑disciplinary teams to develop cost estimates, scopes, project requirements and schedules. Manage and track multiple concurrent projects

Support the Operations team in identifying risks, risk management strategies, planning staffing, and developing schedules for project delivery

Support Operations team in “Post Award” technical activities, including site surveys, design reviews, and submittal preparation

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

Experience independently leading site surveys to assess facility systems and equipment

Capable of assessing design risk

Comfortable presenting in customer‑facing situations

S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check)

Experience working with Mechanical Engineering, Value Engineering, MEP engineering, design‑build contracting, and/or energy savings performance contracts

Military installations or supporting projects for Department of Defense and other federal government customers

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Professional Engineering license, CEM certification, and/or LEEDAP accreditation

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