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[Remote] Mechanical Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) Program, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration. The role designs and analyzes mechanical systems for government and institutional facilities, coordinates multidisciplinary engineering work, and supports procurement and construction administration.
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government and institutional facilities in accordance with public-sector standards and operational requirements
- Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, equipment schedules, and engineering calculations suitable for public procurement, competitive bidding, and long-term facility operation
- Coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines to integrate mechanical systems within complex, multi-discipline project environments
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, ICC, energy codes, and agency-specific design criteria
- Perform load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analysis, and system sizing to support efficient, resilient, and maintainable designs. Perform engineering calculations (loads, stresses, flow, heat transfer)
- Use specialized mechanical and civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Civil 3D for utility coordination, Carrier HAP/Trace, eQUEST, or similar tools) to develop models and analyses
- Utilize cost estimating and quantity takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, RSMeans, Sage Estimating, or comparable platforms) to support budgeting, value engineering, and public funding approvals
- Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, commissioning coordination, and verification of installation conformance with design intent
- Fire protection (sprinklers, smoke control, etc)
Skills
- Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in good standing in the United States
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- 8+ years of applicable experience or (or 6+ years with a Masters degree)
- Professional Engineer License in good US standing
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability
- Experience with mechanical engineering design and analysis
- Experience testing and evaluation of mechanical systems
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in engineering analysis and design software tools
- Ability to create and edit projects in AutoCad
Benefits
- Telework with 25% travel.
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