Mechanical Engineering Specialist Security Clearance

Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Senior

Location:

Warrenton, VA

Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to apply.

• Provide engineering review, coordination, and oversight for operations, maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Coordinate activities with trade shops, prioritize work, review projects, inspect equipment, and oversee work orders, service orders, and projects.
• Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases, coordinating engineers and technical staff.
• Manage project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, day‑to‑day oversight, contractor performance, and integration with field personnel.
• Evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests and provide official weekly project status reports.
• Assist the client’s contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution, and administration.
• Conduct pre‑bid and pre‑construction site visits with the COTR, support invoice processing for payment, and prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance on contracting and construction issues, recommend construction documents for approval, and oversee follow‑on maintenance programs.
• Optimize performance, cost, and schedule; ensure project objectives are achieved on schedule and at lowest cost compatible with user requirements.
• Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into the MAXIMO software project management tool.
• Integrate all systems (information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, plumbing).

• 10+ years of experience as a facilities professional.
• 5+ years of experience in a field such as high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction.
• Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents.
• Experience reviewing design documentation, identifying deficiencies, inaccuracies, and non‑compliance issues.
• Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs).
• Ability to evaluate conditions and draft engineering memos providing sound engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all Federal, State, and local codes.
• Ability to review and perform engineering calculations.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, day‑to‑day oversight.
• Experience with MAXIMO.
• Experience with new and existing building systems, site surveys, and calculations.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of CAD systems such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with trade shops (prioritization, review, inspection).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.