Mechanical Engineer - Specialized Design

Department:Specialized Design - Mechanical

Location:Chantilly, VA

INSPIRED.COMMITTED.CONNECTED.

These are the qualities of our work—and of the people who do it. If these qualities are part of your life, too, you’ll want to explore a career at EKFox.

As part of our creative, can-do team, you’ll have the chance to realize your full potential through a wide range of challenging engineering assignments. You can take pride in helping us to design for future generations, working to enrich America’s security—at home and abroad—and spearheading exciting new directions in sustainability and energy efficiency.

EKFox is an experienced team of talented, motivated individuals who share a passion for solving problems and improving the built environment. We continue to strengthen our commitment to provide a work environment and culture that stimulates creativity, values integrity and encourages professional growth.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer for the Specialized Design team to join our future. The engineering candidate must be a self-starter and willing to learn, able to work independently and as part of a team and must be comfortable with the broad scope of cradle-to-grave design engineering. The candidate will be responsible for assisting/leading the project team with HVAC load calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, calculating HVAC equipment sizes, selecting HVAC equipment, and preparing CAD drawings. Additional duties also include researching the latest HVAC technology, preparing technical documents and installation manuals, and implementing hands-on fabrication.

Minimum Requirements

• ABET Accredited College Degree (B.S, in Mechanical Engineering)
• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting
• Proficiency with 2D and/or 3D CAD (AutoCAD and SolidWorks Preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Intermediate experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems designs with limited supervision required.
• Intermediate experience with the mechanical/plumbing/fire code
• Intermediate experience with applicable industry standards
• Intermediate experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting
• Proficient with intermediate and external cross-discipline project team coordination
• Intermediate support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal review, punch list development, and construction progress reports
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Willingness to learn
• Proficiency in self-management within a team environment
• Self-starter; able to work independently
• Proficient with shop and hand tools
• Active US Security Clearance
• EIT (Engineering in Training)

Desirables

• Professional Registration (licensure)
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics Software
• Experience with Engineering Calculation Software such as Trane Trace or Carrier HAP
• Understanding and experience with residential and/or commercial HVAC systems
• AutoCAD Experience

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• The Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the discipline and managing the discipline budget on small to medium projects of limited complexity.
• The Mechanical Engineer coordinates with internal and external discipline leads, as well as client, construction manager, subcontractor, and vendor interfaces.
• The Engineer may work independently or at the direction of the Lead Engineer or Project Manager.
• Plan and direct work and manage a project budget from a mechanical design perspective on small projects of limited complexity.
• Support proposal development under the supervision of a lead or senior engineer.
• Identify basic non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develop basic internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations.
• Develop construction drawing packages and write construction specifications on intermediate projects of limited complexity and with little oversight.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of design or applications.
• Research design, and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Assist drafters in developing the design of products, using drafting tools or computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
• Provide feedback to senior engineers on customer problems and needs.
• Study processes to determine where and how the application of equipment can be made.
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
• Apply engineering principles and be open to acquiring new skills and knowledge in the field of engineering.
• Read, develop, and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and the necessity of modification.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for future mitigation strategies.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Successfully write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

About EKFox Specialized Design Group:
The Specialized Design Group was formed with the specific objective of addressing the more complex and specialized infrastructure requirements of a select group of confidential clientele which includes work of national interest. In the course of supporting our clients, the Specialized Design Group continues to grow, offering significant opportunities for development and advancement. Contributing to the success of several mission critical markets, the Specialized Design Group allows creative mangers, intuitive engineers and technical experts to grow in a fast paced, team based, broad spectrum, hands on environment.
The Specialized Design Group works in close coordination with our clients to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges from inception, identification and definition to fabrication, integration, testing, implementation and continuing support for the life of the system. One day may be designing and troubleshooting satellite based command and control systems for OCONUS facilities and the next may be hands on testing of a specific COTS power system to determine its feasibility for a specific application.
Offering proven expertise to our clients in the form of strategic consulting, engineering design, systems integration, testing and commissioning, construction, operations and maintenance, training, research and development and forensic analysis, we know and do what it takes to ensure the mission succeeds and enjoy great satisfaction from knowing the difference our work makes.