About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Architecture & Engineering (A/E) services for U.S. Government / Federal projects.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports mechanical/HVAC and plumbing engineering for federal building projects. You will prepare design deliverables, coordinate with multi-discipline teams and contractors, and support construction-phase activities.

• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client design guides.
• Produce HVAC and plumbing deliverables: specifications, drawings, load calculations, and basis-of-design documentation for new buildings and renovations.
• Coordinate actively with architectural, structural, controls, and other discipline teams, plus clients and contractors.
• Lead or oversee project energy modeling and life-cycle cost analysis using Trace 3D, BLCC, or similar tools.
• Create and review 2D/REVIT deliverables such as P&IDs, control diagrams, and mechanical notes.
• Provide construction-period services including review of submittals and responses to RFIs.

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Team & Projects

You will be assigned to projects supporting U.S. Government agencies and departments. Projects may include A/E services, design/build, defense and MILCON-related work, classified work, and environmental projects. Candidates must meet federal client access requirements; U.S. citizenship is required for these assignments.

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Key Responsibilities

• Keep current on departmental design guides, applicable engineering codes, systems, and internal policies; apply them to assigned tasks.
• Prepare engineering deliverables and perform equipment/materials research and selection.
• Perform engineering calculations and document results following standard engineering methods.
• Manage data collection and project documentation; adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level team members and interns.
• Support project leadership and, when needed, business development or pursuit activities.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of building mechanical codes and ability to perform accurate load calculations.
• Intermediate HVAC and plumbing design experience in industrial/commercial facilities, central plants, boilers, chillers, and related systems.
• Experience with REVIT deliverables and 2D mechanical drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred experience: federal projects, European or General MILCON/Civil Works, building controls / BAS design, and CFD modeling.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assigned to U.S. Government clients — candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

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Certifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily a typical office environment with prolonged computer work; attention to detail and focus are important.
• Site visits may require physical tasks such as walking, standing, crouching, or grasping for periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, job performance, and assignment needs.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay shown on the source listing: $58,992 per year (estimated).
• Our client offers a benefits package commonly including medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and employee-stock ownership program (where applicable).
• Additional benefits and programs may include performance-based bonuses, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, and wellness resources.

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Important hiring notes

• This role supports U.S. Government work; U.S. citizenship is required for assignment.
• All offers and onboarding are subject to standard pre-employment checks consistent with applicable laws.
• Confidential Client (via Careertakes) complies with required accessibility and accommodation processes. If you need assistance with the hiring process due to a disability, request accommodations through the contacts provided by the platform.

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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