Mechanical Engineer

Leidos is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the NISC IV Program in the Eastern Service Area. This position is expected to travel 25%.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform HVAC HVAC controls chillers boiler water distribution ductwork plumbing and fire protection systems design for FAA facilities.
• Perform on-site surveys to develop to-scale designs and detailed reports
• Generate sketches 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 implementation.
• Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary as required for site-specific modifications and new construction.
• Prepare Autocad construction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost estimates.
• Perform project management related tasks and communication (including safety plans sequence of work cutover plans).
• Generate and coordinate 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.
• Perform internal design reviews of FAA designed Terminal Engineering projects.
• Track and reconcile and coordinate closure of JAI project exceptions.
• 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
• Work independently to evaluate select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures using judgement in making adaptations and modifications to Engineering designs

Required Skills and Education:

• Must have a Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited College/University
• At least 4 years of experience with mechanical systems design including HVAC and plumbing systems with commercial industrial and/or government facilities
• Must have 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 applications MS Word Excel Power Point and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
• Proficiency with AUTOCAD / MICROSTATION.
• Effectively communicate in written and verbal form in person or virtual (via Teams or Zoom)
• Accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders peers and management levels.
• Ability to 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.
• Must be able to conduct efficient organized data gathering and data analysis.
• Ability to develop project plans establish project schedules project estimates.
• Provide organized documentation.
• Must be able to work independently in a large Engineering Organization
• Basic 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)
• Be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust Suitability.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

Original Posting:

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.