Mechanical Engineer

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other federal agencies, all over the world.

Our Architectural and Engineering Division has several projects that need an experienced mechanical engineer with We are currently looking for a PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER with at least 10 years of extensive experience in plumbing and building construction design.

Key responsibilities: 

• Develop, review, update, modify, and approve electrical design plans and work schedules
• Assure completion of projects involving design and review by applying seasoned professional technical knowledge and experience in the oversight of an interdisciplinary team engaged in carrying out projects
• Assist in developing the Design-Build Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Design Bid Build documents (full plans and specifications) for projects to be executed by contractors
• Perform initial and ongoing design reviews
• Deliver detailed analytical concepts and then back up those concepts with written justification
• Deliver documentation offering critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors
• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies
• Assist in the preparation of the scope of work for each project including budgetary numbers and the goal of each project
• Use computer-assisted engineering software (AutoCAD, coordination studies load analysis) to perform engineering tasks as assigned
• Keep current with the latest technical innovations in Mechanical Engineering
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications To be successful in the role:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE), required 
• At least 10 years of standard building construction design experience/ mechanical engineering design (HVAC, BAS, Piping, sprinkler design) experience
• Previous experience working on US Government and military domestic and international or healthcare projects preferred
• Familiarity with military programming rules and documentation is desirable
• Strong knowledge of CAD/BIM software and drafting procedures
• Excellent prioritization and project development skills
• Willing to travel to client sites
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)

Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!