Senior Mechanical Engineer at Leidos

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The National Security Sector (NSS) is hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our Intelligence Community customer. You will be responsible for designing, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering, coordination, contracting, installation oversite, inspection, and acceptance of mechanical systems/services, which include HVAC, HVAC controls, chillers, boiler, water distribution, ductwork, plumbing, and fire protection systems associated with customer facilities and critical infrastructure. Your ability to work collaboratively with a team of people from across multiple organizations and the company will be crucial for success. This opportunity is in anticipation of an upcoming contract award!

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform HVAC, HVAC controls, chillers, boiler, water distribution, ductwork, plumbing, and fire protection systems design for terminal facilities (Air Traffic Control Tower, Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities, etc.).
• Perform on-site surveys to develop “to-scale” designs and detailed reports.
• Generate sketches/drawings 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).
• Assist in generating and coordinating 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using judgement in making adaptations and modifications to Engineering designs.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12 plus years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10 plus years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in good standings in the United States.
• At least eight years of experience with mechanical systems design including HVAC and plumbing systems with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities.
• 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 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), engineering scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
• Proficiency with AUTOCAD.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form in person or virtually and work independently in a large engineering organization.
• Accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers and management levels.
• 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.
• Conduct efficient, organized data gathering, and data analysis, develop project plans, establish project schedules, and project estimates, and provide organized documentation.
• 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).

Favorable if you have:

• SCADA Systems familiarity.
• PMP Certification.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.