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Mechanical Engineer, PE – Mid-Level

Location: Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA)

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and facility management services throughout the world. Exp Federal's mission is to provide superior technical solutions to the U.S. federal government utilizing skilled personnel familiar with working throughout the United States and overseas.

The Challenge:

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and Plumbing design experience to support our office located in Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA).

Principle Areas of Responsibility:

• Under General Supervision, utilizing technical expertise or overseeing a specific area within established practices and guidelines, by Management of exp Federal or its subsidiaries. The purpose of this position is to provide the essential design, administrative reports, technical knowledge, and direction for the job functions listed below with the objective of ensuring exp’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical engineering work.
• Provides Design, Quality Assurance for ongoing construction projects in the HVAC and Plumbing vertical design space.
• Reviews contractor submittals.
• Prepares responses to Requests for Information (RFI).
• Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions; makes recommendations to OBO/PD.
• Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders.
• Reviews and evaluates design calculations and data.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Report summarizing project status.
• Travels onsite to project fields for client meetings and site inspections and visits: ~25% requirement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited university
  • Candidates who do not have the appropriate bachelor’s degree for the position being advertised will be considered if they have completed a master’s degree in the required discipline from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Candidates with foreign degrees are acceptable provided the degrees is from an ABET-accredited institution or an institution that ABET deems substantially equivalent.

• 7-10 years HVAC design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
• Autodesk Revit proficiency is required.
• Load Calculation and Energy Modeling experience using Trace 3D plus or other Energy Plus based software is required.
• Vertical building design experience required.
• The ability to travel internationally.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• HVAC and Plumbing Experience
• Knowledge of Commissioning

Optional Experience:

• Experience with facilities for clients in the Federal Government sector is highly desirable.

Salary Base:

This full-time position as a Mechanical Engineer, level III has an annual base range of $119,800-$142,900. This position is eligible for overtime in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements. The actual hourly rate is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

More About Us:

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. You will be part of an expanding team that works collaboratively across our wider exp Federal design studios. As part of a project team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep you engaged and showcase your individual talents. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success.

Our employees work on complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions, and collaboration across various disciplines. Joining our team is a commitment to meaningful work supporting federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations.

Our Values:

Respect: We respect people, honor diversity, and treat each other fairly. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a global team.

Unquestioned Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility – as individuals and as a corporation. We’re people who meet routine, everyday obligations with honesty.

Safety: We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our employees and protection of our assets and the environment. Our goal is zero work-related injuries.

Customer Service: We listen and respond to the changing needs of our customers, the industry, and the environment, and draw upon lessons learned from our experiences around the world.

Impeccable Quality: We recognize that quality is fundamental in all our operations — it is everyone’s responsibility. We have established procedures, assessments, and continuous improvement processes in place to ensure the quality of our work.

Sustainability: We understand the impact of our work on the environment and that sustainability is a part of everything we do. We work with customers to provide responsible, efficient, healthy, and effective project solutions to reduce our overall environmental impact.

What We Offer:

• ⌚ Exponential full-time professional growth and development
• ⏩ Fast-paced and professional work culture
• ⚕ ️Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  1. Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
  2. Company HSA funding contributions
• ???? Company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• ???? 401(k) employer match
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• ????️ Generous PTO policy

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Engagement Team will contact you via email to let you know what next steps at exp Federal look like for you! Make sure to check your spam. Don’t worry, if you are not selected to move forward in the interview process, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities you may be a better fit for.

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Exp Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression. U.S. Citizenship is required for our positions in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.2c.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at human.resources@expfederal.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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