Engineering Graduate - Entry Level
This entry-level engineering role at Confidential Client involves learning and applying HVAC controls and building automation systems expertise to support critical federal facilities, primarily the Pentagon. The engineer will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of HVAC control systems, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position offers growth through training and certifications, contributing to energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in federal buildings.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level engineering role on a federal systems team working onsite at the Pentagon. You will train, learn, and support HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) in mission-critical federal facilities.
- Conduct self-study and instructor-led training to build technical proficiency and complete required certifications.
- Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting and replacement of HVAC controls systems and related light commercial mechanical equipment (primarily Metasys and Distech systems).
- Diagnose and repair electronic and digital control system malfunctions.
- Test and modify systems software as required.
- Assist with sketching and documenting field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings.
- Deliver customer training, manuals, and documentation on electronic control systems operations.
- Support mechanical staff with troubleshooting and minor mechanical maintenance as needed.
- Ensure work complies with client, federal regulations, industry standards and customer requirements.
- Compile project documentation (certificates of completion, training forms, punch lists).
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics and product manuals.
- Follow site safety standards and provide safety awareness leadership to technicians and subcontractors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, HVAC, or Industrial Engineering).
- U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or site badges (background, criminal, employment and credit checks required).
Preferred Experience
- Experience with HVAC mechanical equipment or HVAC Controls (Direct Digital Controls), VAVs, VRFs or related systems.
- Familiarity with electronic/digital controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation and peripheral equipment installation/servicing.
- Technical knowledge or hands-on experience with Johnson Controls Metasys, Tridium Niagara, or Distech DDC systems.
- Programming and troubleshooting experience with HVAC controls brands (e.g., Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Distech, Carrier).
- Experience with BAS communication protocols such as BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, and/or LON.
- Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour to start, with designated milestone pay increases for completed training. Final offer negotiable based on experience.
- Company vehicle provided; gas card included.
- Shift: Day shift, primarily 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
- Benefits: Eligible on first day of employment.
- Time off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year.
- Travel: Limited. Primary work is onsite at the Pentagon; some initial travel for training may be required.
Location & Clearance
This role is onsite at the Pentagon (Arlington, VA). Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain any required government security clearances/badges. Clearance and badge processes include background, criminal, employment and credit checks.
About the Client
The confidential client delivers federal building technology and HVAC Controls (Building Automation Systems) services to modernize and maintain government facilities. As part of the federal systems team, you’ll contribute to resilient, efficient, and secure building operations while receiving structured training, certifications, and opportunities for career growth.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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