Mechanical Engineer

About mcfa

We are a professional services firm in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry serving public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our services include Strategy, Planning, Program Management & Construction Management. Our goal is to help every employee design a fulfilling career through alignment of their individual passions/skills with the vision of the organization. Our mission is "Inspiring People and Places through Project Leadership and Project Development".

• Love (each other, mission, work)
• Entrepreneurial (spirit of innovation)
• Accountability (to ourselves, our clients, each other)
• Delight (customers and teammates)
• Stretch (individual and collective growth mindset)

• Experience:
  
  5+years of HVAC engineering and design experience. Experience in the design and analysis of computer rooms, electronic labs, chilled/heating water systems, and VAV systems is preferred.
• Licensure:
  An active PE license in any state is acceptable, as long as all the qualifications required to obtain a MD and NJ license are met. NCEES record in good standing or in process.
• Security Clearance: A security clearance is not required, but the successful candidate will eventually require a TS‑SCI clearance.
• Software:
  Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
• Communications:
  Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills.
• Possess a strong awareness of current and emerging industry standards, vendors, and technologies as they relate to the data center facility infrastructure industry.
• Display a working knowledge of facility plumbing.
• Display a working knowledge of data center electrical systems (generator, UPS, lighting, power distribution, etc).
• Ability to coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants to analyze mechanical requirements & develop designs for new projects.
• Possess strong record keeping skills as well as a good sense of coordination and follow through.
• Possess a working knowledge of specifications.
• Have solid knowledge of codes and standards for his/her trade.

• Work with Consultants, Clients, MCFA Senior Mechanical Engineers and contractors to develop and document design goals, criteria and concepts. Also analyze and troubleshoot existing HVAC Systems and Equipment.
• Perform existing conditions surveys for renovation projects.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, air & water pressure drop calculations in support of design.
• Develop the HVAC design concepts into construction documents that meet the design goals and criteria.
• Perform Construction Administration duties including construction monitoring, site visit report generation, shop drawing review, shop drawing processing, and responding to contractor RFI’s.
• Produce drawings consistent with client requirements, code compliance, and site standards.
• Learn/train under a team of senior Mechanical Professional Engineers (PE).
• Hands‑on experience with controls, instrumentation, testing & balancing and real‑life problem solving.
• Interface with clients and attend meetings regularly.

Location:

Hybrid with 2-3 days per week on site in Aberdeen, MD.

• Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
• Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
• Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule

• Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
• Incoming Growth Units: 10
• Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.

• Eligible to participate in mcfa's family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment. mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost,…