Senior​/Principal Facilities Mechanical Engineer, CA Onsite

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are seeking a dedicated and energetic individual to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Mechanical Engineer. This role involves a variety of senior-level responsibilities in a dynamic National Laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, service-oriented, and skilled in problem-solving across a variety of situations.

• Lead initiatives in project development, campus planning, and infrastructure investment while coordinating project teams across various functions and disciplines.
• Assess Mechanical building and utility systems and site infrastructure issues, conceptualize potential solutions, make recommendations, and provide technical direction for operations, energy efficiency, conservation, and optimization.
• Bring your critical thinking approach for complex engineering decisions that may have an institutional impact.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to perform engineering calculations, create construction drawings, and develop specifications that meet customer needs and comply with relevant codes and regulations.
• Develop project studies, long-term capital plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Oversee construction projects to ensure compliance with design requirements, codes, and site standards, providing technical direction for building and utility systems.
• Enhance preventive maintenance procedures, conduct asset management surveys, and serve as the subject matter expert for Mechanical systems, offering technical guidance to engineering, operations, and project execution teams.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Livermore, CA.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

$121,900 - $237,800

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field, with at least eight years of relevant experience in facilities planning, design, construction, execution, or operations; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience in mechanical designing and planning building systems or modifying existing facilities.
• Experience with project management in facilities design and/or construction.
• Knowledge of California or international building codes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong project management skills from facilities concept through design and construction.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• Strong communication and writing skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• PMP certification or demonstrated project management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of California Building Codes (CBC).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting on various building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, or other specialized mechanical systems relevant to modification/sustainment of existing facilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable sections and standards of ASHRAE.

The Facilities Management organization operates and maintains existing buildings and utilities, modifies and constructs new buildings, demolishes substandard structures, and provides site services for customers. We strive to accomplish these activities efficiently, flexibly, safely, and cost-effectively while creating a work environment that attracts and retains top talent to support the objectives of Sandia and the…