Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Leidos. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering, coordination, contracting, installation oversight, inspection, and acceptance of mechanical systems/services, including HVAC, HVAC controls, chillers, boiler, water distribution, ductwork, plumbing, and fire protection systems associated with customer facilities and critical infrastructure.

• Perform HVAC, HVAC controls, chillers, boiler, water distribution, ductwork, plumbing, and fire protection systems design for terminal facilities (Air Traffic Control Tower, Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities, etc.).
• Conduct on-site surveys to develop "to-scale" designs and detailed reports.
• Generate sketches/drawings showing relation of proposed installation in existing or new facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
• Participate in construction inspections and final inspections.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or design components with a multi-disciplinary approach as required for site-specific modifications and new construction.
• Prepare AutoCAD construction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost project management related tasks and communication (including safety plans, sequence of work, cutover plans).
• Assist in generating and coordinating the Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans, project risk register, to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.
• Coordinate and complete Work Permits required for potential impact to lead and asbestos that may be encountered during construction.
• Participate in meetings inclusive of the pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate with other ongoing construction and projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet milestones and deadlines, working directly with stakeholders and contractors.
• Manage and participate in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
• Prepare, maintain, and provide periodic updates of project to team, management, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects towards successful on-time completion.
• Review contractor design and construction submittals.
• Review project deliverables and provide verbal and written communication to the findings.
• Provide and coordinate timely response for project RFIs (Requests for Information) and project related submittals.
• Monitor progress of projects and stakeholder needs.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using judgement in making adaptations and modifications to Engineering designs.

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12 plus years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10 plus years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in good standing.
• At least eight years of experience with mechanical systems design including HVAC and plumbing systems with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities.
• Current and relevant knowledge of building and energy codes in order to be able to perform heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork sizing and layout, piping calculations and distribution, sections/elevations, and equipment sizing and selection.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), engineering scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
• Proficiency with AUTOCAD.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form in person or virtually and work independently in a large engineering clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stakeholders, peers and management levels.
• Maintain an electronic project folder as required related to site preparation and equipment installation problems.
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding the closure of construction related punch-list items.
• Conduct efficient, organized data gathering, and data analysis, develop project plans, establish project schedules, and project estimates, and provide organized knowledge of multiple disciplines regarding their general requirements for typical standard types of projects.
• Ability to discuss project related items with stakeholders, contractors, and code related Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

• SCADA Systems familiarity.