Buildings Mechanical Engineer - Federal
Black & Veatch10 months ago
Arlington, VA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Join Black & Veatch's B&V Special Projects Corp. as a Staff member in an employee-owned company where you tackle engineering challenges and drive sustainable infrastructure projects. In this role you will ensure compliance, manage project schedules, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure project compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Create and maintain project schedules for mid-size to large projects.
- Manage the project team's scope, schedule, budget, and quality on assigned projects.
- Assist in the production of HVAC and plumbing system deliverables (specifications, drawings, calculations, and basis of design documents) for new buildings and renovations.
- Actively coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and contractors on projects.
- Mentor and share knowledge with other staff members.
- Oversee the creation and analysis of project energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis using Trace 3D and BLCC.
- Oversee creation of 2D drawings (such as P&IDs, control diagrams, and notes) in REVIT.
- Perform construction period services, including review of submissions and responses to RFIs.
- Present to large groups including clients, peers, contractors, and end user groups.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience from a recognized accredited program).
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
- Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required for projects with U.S. Government Agency/Department clients.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
- Knowledge of building mechanical codes with the ability to perform accurate load calculations.
- Strong HVAC/Plumbing design capability in industrial, commercial, central plants, boilers, chillers, and related markets.
- Familiarity with sustainable design practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Preferred design experience in areas such as Federal industry projects, European/General MILCON or Civil Works, Building Controls Systems Design/Building Automation, and CFD modeling.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Compensation including a 401K match and benefits starting day 1.
- Hybrid work environment promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
- Additional perks such as company-matched 401K, adoption and tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and performance-based bonus opportunities.
Required Skills
Mentoring and Team Collaboration
Federal Project Experience
Energy Modeling and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Revit 2D Drawings
Building Codes Compliance
HVAC and Plumbing System Design
Project Scheduling and Management